Car Dealerships to Close

As I am sure everyone knows by now Chrysler is shutting down over 700 dealerships across the country. I really don't get it. Doesn't Chrysler sell their vehicles through the dealers? Most paid Chrysler money to open the dealerships so they are independent. They pay Chrysler for each car they sell. They pay Chrysler for the parts they use to repair cars. How are they costing Chrysler money? Don't they generate revenue for Chrysler? As much trouble as we have had with Chrysler products I wouldn't mind at all if Chrysler went out of business, but I don't understand how closing your retail outlets benefits your bottom line.