California’s beer industry is facing another round of painful cuts, with two well-known breweries announcing closures and layoffs in recent weeks as craft brewers battle slowing demand, higher costs, and intense competition. The latest moves affect workers in Los Angeles and Berkeley, adding to signs that even recognizable brands are not immune to the pressure facing the state’s once-booming craft beer market. Angel City [...]
Northwest food layoffs widen as plants cut jobs in Washington, Idaho and Colorado
Fresh layoffs are spreading across the western U.S. food and beverage sector so far in 2026, with companies in Washington, Idaho, and Colorado announcing major job cuts tied to plant closures, consolidation plans, and restructuring moves. The latest round affects bakery production, packaged foods, potato processing, and beverage distribution — underscoring how manufacturers and distributors are cutting costs while shifting [...]
BBQ chain fully exits Pennsylvania after closing final three restaurants
Pennsylvania has officially lost its last remaining Smokey Bones locations after the barbecue chain reportedly shut down all final restaurants across the state on April 28, marking a complete exit from the market. The closures were part of a broader nationwide shutdown that ended the once-prominent casual dining chain’s U.S. restaurant operations. Smokey Bones had already reduced its footprint significantly in recent years, [...]
Historic restaurant chain closes final restaurant, ending a Florida fast-food era
A legendary piece of Florida restaurant history came to an end after the final remaining Royal Castle location in Miami permanently closed, marking the disappearance of a once-dominant burger chain that had served generations of customers. The chain had roots in the 1950s and once dominated the restaurant industry at its peak. Last location shuts down in Miami The final Royal Castle restaurant, located at 2700 NW 79th [...]
Beloved restaurant chain shuts down two Florida locations after nearly 40 years
A longtime taste of Cincinnati has disappeared from Southwest Florida after two Skyline Chili restaurants in Naples and Fort Myers permanently closed following nearly four decades in business. The closures mark the end of an era for loyal customers who made the restaurants a regional staple for generations. Closures confirmed in April The shutdown was officially announced on April 21, 2026, when franchise owner Gates [...]
Over 1,000 jobs wiped out as major food and beverage layoffs hit workers nationwide
A fresh wave of closures and restructurings is hitting America’s food and beverage sector, with more than 1,100 jobs eliminated across alcohol distribution, wine production and food manufacturing. From Colorado to California to Idaho, companies are citing acquisitions, weak demand and production realignment as reasons for the cuts. Eagle Rock Distributing — 514 layoffs One of the largest blows came in Colorado, where [...]
