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Applebee’s Closes Select Restaurants in Indiana, Missouri and New York as Dual‑Brand Push Accelerates

Escalating costs are driving selective closures.

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The Applebee's restaurant in Glenville will close in the spring, according to a notice filed with the state Labor Department. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Two Evansville, Indiana restaurants on East Morgan Avenue and Pearl Drive closed on Feb. 19 after nearly 30 years in operation.
  • Columbia, Missouri’s West Stadium Blvd/I‑70 Drive SW site shut down on Feb. 18, with franchisee Apple Central LLC confirming the decision.
  • The Glenville, New York location at 268 Saratoga Road will close on April 12, 2026, and franchisee T.L. Cannon offered transfers for employees.
  • Dine Brands reported improved results on Feb. 25 and detailed a rapid shift to dual‑brand Applebee’s/IHOP units, with 32 open, nine under construction, and at least 50 more planned for 2026 to reach nearly 80 in the U.S.
  • Company statements and local reports cite rising food, labor, utility and other operating costs, while Applebee’s continues to operate roughly 1,500 restaurants worldwide.