Applebee’s in North Bay to shut down after 20 years

(KRON) — Applebee’s has been one of America’s staple casual dining restaurants for decades. However, despite being well-known to millions of Americans, the restaurant chain announced in 2024 it would close more than 25 locations nationwide.

The closures continue and have affected restaurants in the Bay Area. Last year, the Applebee’s in Antioch shut down after more than 25 years. Now, the latest Applebee’s to close will be in the North Bay.

Applebee’s in Rohnert Park is closing this month, a company spokesperson confirmed to KRON4. The final day of service for the restaurant, located at 501 Rohnert Park Expressway, is on Sunday, July 27.

The Rohnert Park Applebee’s first opened in August of 2005. The company said the reason for the closure is “part of a broader business strategy.”

Residents looking for their Applebee’s fix can visit nearby North Bay locations in Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

As part of a broader business strategy, we have made the decision to permanently close our Applebee’s of Rohnert Park location effective end of service on Sunday, July 27. We have greatly appreciated the opportunity to serve the community over the years. Staff associates and managers have been given the opportunity to relocate to our nearby Applebee’s locations in Santa Rosa and Petaluma. Our guests can still enjoy Applebee’s at our nearest locations, 2250 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 and 5301 Old Redwood Hwy N. Petaluma, CA 94954. We appreciate the hard work, loyalty and dedication of each and every one of our staff and wish them the best in their future endeavors.
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Staff associates and managers of the Rohnert Park restaurant have the option to relocate to either Santa Rosa or Petaluma, Applebee’s said.

Applebee’s opened its first restaurant in Georgia in 1980 and has since opened more than 1,600 locations in 17 countries/territories worldwide.