Applebee's Calexico Location Closure: 5 Must-Know Details for Local Diners
- This popular chain location on Imperial Avenue shut its doors permanently over the weekend, citing a corporate downsizing initiative rather than any local performance issues.
- Over 30 employees were affected by the sudden closure, but the company has offered transfer opportunities to nearby Applebee's restaurants in El Centro and Yuma.
- Regular customers are expressing shock on social media, with many noting the spot was a staple for post-game dinners and family celebrations in the community.
- The closure is part of a nationwide trend that has seen Applebee's parent company shutter over 100 underperforming locations since last year.
- For those craving their signature Bourbon Street Steak or Oriental Chicken Salad, the nearest alternative is now a 25-minute drive to the El Centro location on Main Street.