Arkansas is preparing to lose a major peanut processing operation as another food and beverage facility closure puts local jobs at risk. Delta Peanut in Jonesboro has told growers it is permanently closing, with 120 employees affected by the shutdown. The farmer-owned company said in September that it would begin winding down operations because of funding issues. A WARN notice provided to local officials said initial layoffs [...]
Minnesota candy factory closes after 67 years as about 80 jobs are cut
Minnesota has lost a 67-year-old candy-making landmark, the latest in a string of longtime food factory closures affecting workers around the country. Pearson’s Candy Company ended production at its St. Paul manufacturing plant on September 28, 2026, closing the West Seventh Street factory where generations of Minnesotans made Salted Nut Roll, Nut Goodie and other familiar sweets. Roughly 80 jobs are being eliminated in [...]
Iconic Texas steakhouse closes after nearly 60 years in business
San Antonio has lost another longtime dining landmark, adding to a recent wave of beloved restaurant closures across Texas. Hungry Farmer Steakhouse, a South Side fixture known for affordable steaks, chicken-fried steak and a room full of old-school Texas character, has closed after nearly six decades in business. The closing came just days after co-founder Jack Roland Garrahan died at his San Antonio home on September 28 at [...]
The 3 most beloved California restaurants that are now gone
California’s restaurant scene has lost several longtime favorites in recent weeks, following the September closure of a 54-year-old Dana Point landmark. From Sherman Oaks barbecue to San Pedro sushi and Menlo Park sandwiches, these independently rooted spots had decades of history behind them. None of these restaurants disappeared after a brief run. Each had become part of its neighborhood’s routine — the kind of place where [...]
‘They’ll never bring it back’: Dunkin’ fans still miss this dirt-cheap breakfast deal
Dunkin’ customers have no shortage of opinions about their favorite coffee orders, and our guide to the most popular drinks at Dunkin’ shows how loyal people can be to a routine. But a recent Reddit thread suggests some fans are just as nostalgic for an old breakfast bargain. A September 18 Reddit post with nearly 400 upvotes looked back at the days when customers could get two Wake-Up Wraps for $2. “They’ll never bring it [...]
Wendy’s closes 4 Florida restaurants as bankrupt franchisee begins major shutdown
Wendy’s customers in Florida are finding fewer locations to choose from as a troubled franchise operator begins shutting down restaurants. Four Florida restaurants have already closed as part of a larger shutdown involving Wendy’s locations across several states. Four Florida restaurants have closed The closures are tied to Meritage Hospitality Group, a major Wendy’s franchisee that recently filed for Chapter 11 [...]
