Coca-Cola just keeps shrinking. It’s put workers through a rash of closings nationwide, including a particularly heartbreaking loss in California earlier this summer… And unfortunately, the pain isn’t over yet. More specifically, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (one of the outside groups Coca-Cola contracts with to do bottling for the company) just closed down a distribution facility in Salinas, California, with around 80 [...]
18 Burger Kings abruptly close, triggering mass layoffs – more to come soon
The restaurant industry has been under a lot of pressure this year, and it seems like it's finally starting to boil over. We're seeing lots of bankruptcies. Layoffs. Closures. The latest victim? Burger King. More specifically, one of Burger King's franchisees, Consolidated Burger Holdings, closed 18 stores (and, of course, likely had to let just about everyone at those stores go) in a desperate attempt to maintain [...]
3 more Pennsylvania factories abruptly close as recession fears mount
Pennsylvania is having a rough 2025, with factory closures rapidly piling up across the state. Unfortunately, the situation is worsening, with growing fears that a recession may be incoming. And in the latest news, three more factories are going under: These are just the tip of the iceberg as tariffs continue to take their toll. Where arr you seeing the biggest impacts? Share a comment and let us know! [...]
5 All-American Foods Now Banned in the U.S.A.
You might not even think of it, but many of America’s favorite foods and drinks are easily recognizable because of their distinctive colors. Unfortunately, some of these colors aren’t natural and come in the form of artificial food dyes. Artificial food dyes are slated to be banned starting in 2026, which means many all-American favorites will need to undergo significant reformulation to comply with the Food and Drug [...]
2 Kentucky factories abruptly close as bourbon sales enter free fall
The bad news keeps piling up for the beleaguered bourbon industry. It’s not enough that whole distilleries are folding left and right - now the factory operations that support the broader industry are shrinking, too. And with sales collapsing - Wild Turkey down 8%, Bulleit down 7%, even Jack Daniel’s down 6% - unfortunately the pain may just be beginning. Here are two recent factory closures with big [...]
Wrong! Cracker Barrel’s Re-Branding Is Borderline Genius
The headlines, fans, social media, and the stock price seem to be saying Cracker Barrel has made a huge mistake in its rebrand. Like "New Coke" level if you believe the hype. But it's actually not so bad...and it actually may be borderline genius. Cracker Barrel has changed three big things. Let's break them down. The logo Admittedly, this is one they could have done better here. The old iconic logo you see [...]
