North Carolina has had a rough 2025... With a painful wave of factory closures engulfing the state... And unfortunately it looks like the pain is poised to continue. More specifically, North Carolina is facing yet another sizable hit to its manufacturing base as Packaging Corporation of America announced plans to permanently close its full-line plant in Salisbury, at the cost of an estimated 108 good, local [...]
Another iconic California craft beer is now gone forever
After more than a quarter century of brewing some of the most recognizable beers in the country, 21st Amendment Brewery is calling it quits. Founded in 2000 in San Francisco and later expanding to a large production facility in San Leandro, the craft beer pioneer will officially shut down operations this fall — ending a 25-year run that helped define the West Coast beer scene. From trailblazer to farewell 21st Amendment [...]
Missouri already losing 3 factories in 2026 as outlook turns grim
If you thought 2025 was bad for Missouri... And it was...with some truly heartbreaking factory closures... Just wait until you see what's in store for 2026. Unfortunately, it could be far worse - because we already have three factories slated to close next year. One of the closures affects the pizza-crust manufacturing facility in St. Charles, while two pet-food plants in Joplin are also closing after being [...]
Chick-fil-A’s new sandwich is going viral — but only Texas and Maryland can try it
Fast-food fans in two specific regions are about to score an exclusive new treat from Chick-fil-A, and it’s as indulgent as it sounds: a Chicken & Waffles sandwich, available only in Texas and Maryland, and for a limited time. Starting December 1, select locations of Chick-fil-A will begin offering the new sandwich featuring crispy chicken (available in original or spicy), nestled between two maple waffles, topped with [...]
Nebraska braces for another huge factory shutdown with 500+ jobs eliminated
If you thought 2025 was rough for Nebraska, wait until you see what 2026 has in store. (To be clear, 2025 has been bad enough - the US is hemorrhaging factories left, right, and center.) And unfortunately, we're already seeing signs that 2026 could be absolutely brutal for the embattled state. More specifically, Nebraska faces a major blow to its food-manufacturing infrastructure as WK Kellogg Co. announced plans to [...]
Ohio’s #1 restaurant abruptly closing hundreds of locations – starting now
Ohio’s most famous restaurant chain (not this one) — and one of America’s fast-food icons — is suddenly downsizing. Wendy’s, the Dublin-based burger giant known for its square patties and Frosty desserts, announced plans to close hundreds of restaurants across the United States as economic pressures weigh on the broader fast-food industry. The company’s CEO Ken Cook said he estimates Wendy’s will close “a mid-single-digit [...]
