Pennsylvania is preparing for another major food-industry closure, months after a large beef plant shutdown eliminated nearly 1,500 jobs. ASK Foods plans to stop production at its Palmyra operation on December 1, affecting 96 employees. The prepared-food manufacturer has operated in the Lebanon County borough since 1947. Its planned shutdown will end a nearly 80-year run for a business that began as the A.S. Kettering [...]
Three New York craft beer brands wind down as Buffalo brewery closes
Buffalo’s Chandler Street Breweries has begun winding down operations, closing the shared home of Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery and Smoldered Society Beer Company. The abrupt loss is the latest sign of a difficult stretch for small breweries across the country. The company said the Chandler Street taproom closed immediately on October 22. The three beer brands had brought their production together at 166 Chandler [...]
Urban Bird Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in Kansas
Urban Bird Hot Chicken is planning three new restaurants in Wichita, Kansas, bringing another contender into the fast-growing chicken market alongside chains such as Slim Chickens that are expanding into new regions. The Texas-based brand announced the Kansas agreement on October 20, 2026, after securing the three-restaurant development deal during the third quarter. All three Wichita locations are still planned, rather than [...]
The 10 states that shockingly have the most Little Caesars restaurants per person
Texas has more Little Caesars restaurants than any other state, but Michigan has the most per resident—a surprising reversal for the Detroit-born pizza chain. While some customers debate whether Little Caesars still offers a bargain, the company’s restaurant map reveals another twist: West Virginia ranks second per capita with just 52 locations.An October 16, 2026 snapshot from StoreLocationData, compiled from Little Caesars’ [...]
Cookie giant closes seven California locations as nationwide shutdowns grow
Crumbl Cookies has built a following with oversized desserts, rotating weekly flavors, and social media buzz. But the popular cookie chain is now closing locations across the country, including seven stores in California, as its rapid expansion faces a new challenge. Which Crumbl Cookies locations have closed in California? According to reporting by the Los Angeles Times published October 23, seven California Crumbl [...]
Washington city to lose second store from major grocery chain, affecting 100 workers
Washington shoppers are facing another store loss as Kroger continues the large closure plan affecting several of its supermarket banners. Fred Meyer’s James Center location in Tacoma is scheduled to close January 30, 2027, directly affecting 100 union workers. The store at 6901 South 19th Street remains open, with its official page still listing daily grocery and pharmacy hours. Its departure will leave Tacoma with one Fred [...]
