Crumbl Cookies built a nationwide following with oversized treats, rotating weekly flavors, and viral social media attention. Now, the dessert chain is facing a major slowdown, with dozens of store closures and corporate layoffs raising questions about its once-rapid expansion. Crumbl closes 57 locations amid sales slump The Utah-based cookie chain has closed at least 57 locations in 2026, according to recent industry [...]
Fast-growing Culver’s competitor adds 60 locations in 2026 as expansion continues
A fast-growing burger chain is moving beyond its traditional restaurant format as it looks to bring its steakburgers and frozen custard to more communities. With hundreds of locations already operating, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is preparing for another phase of expansion, including new markets in the United States and overseas. Freddy's targets new locations across the country Freddy's reached a major [...]
California canned food plant to close, putting more than 230 jobs at risk
A major canned seafood producer is preparing to shut down a California production facility, putting hundreds of manufacturing jobs at risk. The planned closure adds to the challenges facing the food manufacturing industry as companies adjust their operations and production capacity. Santa Fe Springs facility faces closure Bumble Bee Foods plans to close its production facility in Santa Fe Springs, California, eliminating [...]
Guinness closes its one-of-a-kind Maryland brewery, putting 174 jobs at risk
A popular brewery and visitor destination near Baltimore is preparing to close its doors, leaving more than 170 workers facing layoffs. The shutdown marks another setback for the local hospitality industry as rising costs and changing consumer demand reshape the beverage business. Guinness brewery to close November 1 Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, will close to the public on November 1, according to [...]
Florida loses another location as once-popular restaurant chain disappears
A Florida restaurant served its final customers under a familiar name last weekend, marking another step toward the disappearance of a once-popular dining chain. The location won't stay vacant for long, however, as its parent company prepares to replace it with another restaurant brand. Bahama Breeze location closed October 17 The Bahama Breeze restaurant at 499 E. Altamonte Drive in Altamonte Springs, Florida, was [...]
Pennsylvania-based fried chicken chain franchisee files bankruptcy amid rapid growth
A fast-growing hot chicken chain has become a familiar name across the country, but one of its franchise operators is facing a financial setback. The Pennsylvania-based business behind several Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurants has filed for bankruptcy, putting the spotlight on the risks of expanding a popular restaurant brand. Franchise operator seeks bankruptcy protection TIG Reaper, an operator of seven Dave’s Hot Chicken [...]
