For decades, some restaurant chains seemed almost untouchable. But even legacy pizza brands are beginning to feel the strain of today’s restaurant economy — and one recent Florida closure is attracting attention because it marks a first for the company. Historic pizza chain exits South Florida Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletan permanently closed its Plantation, Florida location on April 4th, ending the brand’s presence in [...]

Customers across Florida have been showing up to their local fried chicken restaurants only to find locked doors and dark dining rooms. Now, a major franchise bankruptcy is raising fears that even more closures could still be ahead. Popeye's franchise operator bankruptcy Several Popeyes restaurants across Florida and Georgia have shut down following the bankruptcy filing of one of the chain’s largest franchise [...]

Florida is emerging as one of the states most affected by Wendy’s ongoing restaurant reduction strategy, with dozens of locations disappearing as the fast-food chain works to improve profitability and modernize its footprint. The company has been closing underperforming restaurants nationwide as part of its turnaround initiative known as “Project Fresh.” Wendy’s executives previously said the plan could result in the [...]

A major shakeup is unfolding in Maryland’s beverage distribution industry as one of the nation’s largest alcohol distributors prepares to cut hundreds of jobs ahead of a major acquisition deal. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort that has affected multiple states in recent months.  Hundreds of Maryland jobs impacted Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has announced plans to lay off 318 [...]

The food industry is supposed to be one of the most stable parts of the economy. People always need cereal, snacks, coffee, meat, frozen meals, and pantry staples. But lately, food factory layoffs and plant closures have been piling up across some very familiar brands. Major food companies are cutting jobs, closing facilities, consolidating production, and rethinking parts of their businesses as costs rise and consumer [...]

For nearly 60 years, locals in California’s Napa Valley stopped by the same roadside burger stand for frosted root beer mugs and late-night meals. Now, another longtime restaurant has disappeared as warning signs continue growing for the broader fast-food industry. Historic Napa Valley A&W shuts down A&W Restaurant officially closed on March 31, ending a run that dated back to 1966. The longtime drive-thru [...]