Applebee’s in East Bay closes after more than 25 years

Aaron Tolentino
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(KRON) — The Applebee’s in Antioch permanently closed this week after operating for more than 25 years. The restaurant located at 2737 Hillcrest Ave. had its last day on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Applebee’s said the decision to close was “part of a broader business strategy.” Employees at the Antioch location will be given the opportunity to relocate to other restaurants in the region. Antioch customers have been redirected to visit the nearest Applebee’s at 1369 Fitzgerald Drive in Pinole.

Applebee’s has been operating its Antioch location since 1998, according to city officials. No other tenant has occupied that building space. As of Wednesday, the city has not received inquiries about any potential tenants to take Applebee’s place.

The Applebee’s in Antioch had its last day on Sunday, Feb. 25 after operating on Hillcrest Avenue since 1998.
The Applebee’s in Antioch had its last day on Sunday, Feb. 25 after operating on Hillcrest Avenue since 1998.

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As part of a broader business strategy, we have made the decision to permanently close our Applebee’s of Antioch location effective end of service on Sunday, February 25. 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 other restaurants within the region. Our guests can still enjoy Applebee’s at our nearest location, 1369 Fitzgerald Dr., Pinole. 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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Applebee’s opened its first restaurant in Georgia and has since opened more than 1,500 locations in 11 countries.

Last month, Barnes & Noble said it would shut down its Antioch location after 20 years. The bookstore on Lone Tree Way will close around this fall. Barnes & Noble, however, plans to open a new location in nearby Brentwood.

Kelly-Moore Paints also announced last month it will be shutting down all stores nationwide. The Bay Area-based company had a location in Antioch on Fitzuren Road.

In addition to these retail closures, San Francisco announced one major retailer will be closing in downtown. The iconic Macy’s store in Union Square will close sometime next year when the multi-story building is sold.

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