Applebee’s is Quietly Closing Locations Across Georgia and Florida

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

An Atlanta-based franchisee that once operated about 67 Applebee’s restaurants in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month. The operator, Neighborhood Restaurant Partners Florida, went to court on March 24 with liabilities ranging from $10 million to $50 million.

At least ten locations in Florida have already closed their doors, while Albany, Georgia, lost its location at 637 Westover Blvd, the state’s only closure so far.

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