A well-known Georgia brewery is making a major change to its operations that could mark the end of an era for local beer fans. While the brewery itself isn't disappearing, beer production is being moved out of the Athens facility where the brand has brewed for years. Brewing operations will end in September Terrapin Beer Co. will stop brewing at its longtime facility at 265 Newton Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia, on [...]
600+ Tennessee food manufacturing jobs to disappear as major companies announce layoffs
A series of new layoff notices is putting hundreds of Tennessee food manufacturing workers at risk, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the industry. Three well-known food companies have now announced workforce reductions totaling 640 jobs, with layoffs scheduled to begin later this summer. Three food companies account for 640 announced layoffs According to recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification [...]
Popular Texas restaurant to close after nearly 10 years as construction delays take toll
A popular Dallas restaurant is preparing to close its doors after nearly a decade in business. The Deep Ellum eatery says prolonged construction and delays to a major street project have made it increasingly difficult to operate. Zatar Lebanese Tapas & Bar is closing Zatar Lebanese Tapas & Bar, located at 2825 Commerce St. in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood, plans to close by the end of August 2026. The [...]
Beloved California restaurant prepares to close iconic location after more than three decades
After serving guests for more than 30 years, one of California's most recognizable restaurants is preparing to close the doors to a location that has become synonymous with the brand. The closure marks the end of an era for longtime customers, though the company says it is already looking toward its next chapter with future expansion plans. A landmark location is saying goodbye Crustacean Beverly Hills, part of the [...]
Popular burger chain franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting dozens of California restaurants at risk
One of the largest Carl's Jr. franchise operators in California has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, highlighting the mounting financial pressures facing restaurant operators across the state. The filing comes as franchisees continue to grapple with higher labor costs, inflation, and slowing consumer spending. Franchisee operates 65 California restaurants Friendly Franchisees Corporation and its affiliate, Sun Gir, filed [...]
Major meat producer announces nearly 1,500 layoffs as longtime Pennsylvania plant prepares to close
Another major food manufacturer is making a significant workforce reduction, adding to a growing list of companies scaling back operations in 2026. This time, the cuts will impact nearly 1,500 workers at a Pennsylvania facility that has been in operation for decades. JBS USA has announced it will permanently close its beef processing plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, affecting approximately 1,485 employees. According to a [...]
