applebee's calexico location closure shows us what happens when you ignore the locals
Just drove by the Applebee's in Calexico and the parking lot is empty again, which is no surprise to anyone with an ounce of common sense. I saw the sign about the "permanent closure" and all I can say is good riddance. This place has been serving overpriced frozen food for years, yet they had the nerve to charge $15 for a burger that tastes like cardboard. Meanwhile, the city council is probably crying about "economic development" while they let the real problems—like potholes and gang violence—slide. If they'd listened to us instead of their developer buddies, maybe this location wouldn't have failed. But no, let's blame the customers for not wanting to pay for mediocrity. Common sense says you don't survive in Calexico by treating your own people like tourists. Now it's just another dead building. Mark my words, this is just the start.