Applebee's Calexico Location Closure Announced, Citing Corporate Strategy Shift
CALEXICO, CA – Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has confirmed the permanent closure of its Calexico location, effective immediately. The decision, attributed to a standard corporate portfolio review, shuts down the restaurant at 1100 Imperial Avenue following years of operational assessment. Company officials stated the move aligns with a broader strategy to optimize store performance and focus on high-traffic markets, though they declined to specify exact sales figures or employee impact. Local patrons expressed disappointment on social media, noting the site served as a community dining staple for over a decade. The closure adds to a national trend of casual dining contractions, with Applebee's parent company Dine Brands Global reporting over 20 similar shutdowns in the current fiscal year. No timeline for potential redevelopment of the property has been announced.