Another month, another loss for California. After painful waves of factory shutdowns have reverberated through the state economy all year... Unfortunately, still more are happening. More specifically, an iconic snack-food plant in the state recently shut down, leaving hundreds of workers jobless and marking the end of an era for the region. PepsiCo announced it has closed its Frito‑Lay manufacturing plant in Rancho [...]
Frito-Lay abruptly closes another factory and fires 454 workers – with more losses incoming
Frito-Lay has been cutting jobs left, right, and center. Plants all across the country have been shutting down... (Including one incredibly iconic factory closely tied to the company's history...) And now, unfortunately Orlando, Florida is suffering the latest round of losses. More specifically, Frito-Lay just closed a manufacturing plant and warehouse in Orlando on November 4th, eliminating 454 positions. And [...]
North Carolina abruptly loses another factory as unemployment crisis spirals
North Carolina has had a rough 2025... With a painful wave of factory closures engulfing the state... And unfortunately it looks like the pain is poised to continue. More specifically, North Carolina is facing yet another sizable hit to its manufacturing base as Packaging Corporation of America announced plans to permanently close its full-line plant in Salisbury, at the cost of an estimated 108 good, local [...]
Another iconic California craft beer is now gone forever
After more than a quarter century of brewing some of the most recognizable beers in the country, 21st Amendment Brewery is calling it quits. Founded in 2000 in San Francisco and later expanding to a large production facility in San Leandro, the craft beer pioneer will officially shut down operations this fall — ending a 25-year run that helped define the West Coast beer scene. From trailblazer to farewell 21st Amendment [...]
Missouri already losing 3 factories in 2026 as outlook turns grim
If you thought 2025 was bad for Missouri... And it was...with some truly heartbreaking factory closures... Just wait until you see what's in store for 2026. Unfortunately, it could be far worse - because we already have three factories slated to close next year. One of the closures affects the pizza-crust manufacturing facility in St. Charles, while two pet-food plants in Joplin are also closing after being [...]
Chick-fil-A’s new sandwich is going viral — but only Texas and Maryland can try it
Fast-food fans in two specific regions are about to score an exclusive new treat from Chick-fil-A, and it’s as indulgent as it sounds: a Chicken & Waffles sandwich, available only in Texas and Maryland, and for a limited time. Starting December 1, select locations of Chick-fil-A will begin offering the new sandwich featuring crispy chicken (available in original or spicy), nestled between two maple waffles, topped with [...]
