Instead of boycotting Applebee's...

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14. Applebees actually does have lower-calorie offerings

But in general, I see your point. At the same time, if these businesses go out of business it will be big news that will give ammunition to those claiming that Obamacare is hurting American business, and if enough businesses go out of business and blame Obamacare it could bolster support for repeal. And I don't want to compound the harm to the workers who are already having their hours cut by boycotting (not that I regularly eat at these places. Almost ate at Applebee's the day after Sandy because it was the only thing open for 30 miles). The way I see it, following my strategy keeps a table from someone who might order more profitably and tip less generously.