Wendy’s has already shut down hundreds of restaurants across the United States this year as the burger chain attempts to reverse declining sales. But with the company still struggling to attract customers, could more locations disappear before the end of 2026? Wendy’s closes 289 restaurants in first half of 2026 Wendy’s closed 289 U.S. restaurants during the first half of 2026 as part of a plan to eliminate [...]
Popular burger chain to permanently close Washington restaurant, impacting over a dozen workers
A fast-food restaurant in Washington state is preparing to shut its doors permanently, marking another location closure for the longtime burger chain. The upcoming shutdown will affect 15 employees, according to a state filing. Jack in the Box sets December closure date The Jack in the Box restaurant at 8829 S. 180th St. in Kent, Washington, will permanently close on December 2, 2026, according to a Worker Adjustment and [...]
Florida loses 4 grocery stores as Southeastern chain makes major changes
Publix is closing four Florida supermarkets as the grocery giant makes changes to its store footprint across the Southeast. The closures are part of a larger group of seven stores the company plans to close in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina by the end of the year. Four Florida stores are closing The Florida locations set to close are in St. Petersburg, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Palm Bay. The stores are located at [...]
Frozen food company to close New Jersey plant, affecting 168 workers
A frozen food manufacturer known for its veggie burgers and plant-based products is preparing to shut down a New Jersey production facility. The closure will affect 168 employees as the company moves production operations to Kentucky Dr. Praeger’s to close Elmwood Park facility Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods plans to permanently close its manufacturing facility in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, and transition production [...]
PepsiCo cuts profit forecast as food and beverage giant deepens cost-cutting efforts
PepsiCo is intensifying its efforts to reduce costs as the food and beverage giant faces mounting pressure in North America. The company has lowered its full-year profit outlook, raising new questions about its turnaround strategy and the potential impact on workers across its operations. PepsiCo lowers its 2026 profit forecast PepsiCo lowered its full-year 2026 earnings outlook on October 8, citing persistent cost [...]
Popular grocery chain to close 2 New Jersey stores, affecting more than 100 workers
A longtime grocery chain is preparing to close two New Jersey stores, giving shoppers in two communities only a few more months to visit the locations. The closures will also affect more than 100 grocery workers as the company continues adjusting its store footprint. Two Kings stores are closing Kings Food Markets plans to close its locations in Hillsdale and Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, by January 2, 2027. The [...]
