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Applebee's Closures Signal Industry Struggles | Durham News
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Another Applebee’s bites the dust—this one in Ballwin, Missouri, after 30 years. Rising costs, falling sales, and a shrinking customer base made it unsustainable. Employees were offered transfers, but the closure is part of a larger trend: at least 15 Applebee’s locations have shut down this year, with Dine Brands Global planning 20–35 more by 2026. Across casual dining, chains like Ruby Tuesday and Red Robin are also scaling back, as franchisees like Neighborhood Restaurant Partners file for bankruptcy amid mounting pressures. The restaurant industry is in flux, and legacy models are struggling to adapt.
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