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Applebee's Calexico Location Closure Sparks Questions: Who Profits from the Shuttering of a Local Staple? Amid rising inflation and shifting consumer habits, the sudden shuttering of the Applebee's Calexico location has left locals scratching their heads and conspiracy theorists wondering if the closure is part of a larger corporate strategy to consolidate profits while blaming economic downturns. Sources suggest the franchise owner may have been pressured by parent company Dine Brands to prioritize high-margin urban outlets over smaller border town units, fueling speculation that the closure benefits insiders more than the community they claim to serve.