Applebees Closures: Multi-Year Restructuring Sparks Widespread Shutdowns and a Glenville Location Set to Close
A wave of applebees closures is underway as the brand moves through a multi-year restructuring plan that pairs targeted restaurant shutdowns with expansion of dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP concepts; one Glenville location has a confirmed permanent closing date.
Applebees Closures and the corporate restructuring
Applebee’s is executing a multi-year restructuring that includes closing underperforming restaurants while expanding new dual-branded concepts with IHOP under parent company Dine Brands Global. The company projected 20 to 35 closures in 2025 as it works to streamline operations and manage rising costs, and it plans to open 80 dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurants by the end of 2026.
Glenville permanent closing: 268 Saratoga Road
The Applebee’s at 268 Saratoga Road in Glenville, New York, will permanently close on April 12, 2026. The company cited economic challenges — including rising food, utility and labor costs — that made the location unsustainable.
Evansville abrupt shutdowns after nearly 30 years
In Evansville, Indiana, two longtime Applebee’s locations on East Morgan Avenue and Pearl Drive abruptly shut down after nearly 30 years of service. Crews removed signage at those sites and a note thanked customers for their loyalty.
Other recent and past closures across multiple states
Additional permanent closures have been identified in several markets. A Columbia, Missouri, location at West Stadium Blvd/I-70 Drive SW closed on February 18, 2026, after 30 years. Eight Kansas City–area restaurants shut down in late 2024 following a franchisee bankruptcy, affecting locations in Mission, Overland Park and Olathe. Other permanent closures were recorded in Appleton, Wisconsin (December 2024), Sarasota, Florida (May 2025), and Little Rock, Arkansas (December 2023).
The first combined Applebee’s/IHOP location opened in Seguin, Texas, in February 2025, and more combined sites are planned as part of the broader strategy.
Scale, drivers and what to watch next
Despite the round of closures, Applebee’s still operates around 1, 500 locations across the U. S., two territories and 15 countries. Franchisees are facing higher fuel, food and utility costs alongside changing consumer habits, factors cited as drivers of these decisions. Some communities are saying goodbye to familiar neighborhood spots; the company frames the changes as aimed at long-term stability and growth. For communities tracking applebees closures, the company’s expansion of combined locations and the projected number of 2025 closures are key items to monitor.
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