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Sourced reporting on business closures and layoffs, with dates, locations and links to the original reports. This is a selection of news articles, not a complete census.
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Uber plans 363 layoffs at its Chicago office starting November 2
A state WARN filing cited in local reporting lists restructuring as the reason for the planned cuts.
Chicago, IL · Begins November 2, 2026
Reported October 21, 2026
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Dal-Tile stops production in Florence, Alabama; state notice lists 144 jobs
Florence, AL · Starting date October 16, 2026
State notice listed October 19, 2026
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Pepsi plans to close its Knoxville bottling plant, affecting 112 workers
Knoxville, TN · Paid notice through January 1, 2027
Announced October 19, 2026
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Jack in the Box location in Kent, Washington, to close December 2
Kent, WA · Planned December 2, 2026
WARN filed October 5, 2026, per reporting
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Please & Thank You closes its Frankfort Avenue coffee shop in Louisville
Louisville, KY · Closed October 19, 2026
Reported October 20, 2026
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Kroger announces a three-year plan to cut about 3,000 corporate jobs
Multiple locations · Announced October 12, 2026; planned over three years
Announced October 12, 2026 · sources verified October 20, 2026
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Netflix announces about 1,000 job cuts worldwide
Multiple locations · October 14, 2026 announcement
Announced October 14, 2026 · sources verified October 20, 2026
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ECM Energy notice identifies about 200 potential West Virginia layoffs
WV · WARN submitted August 19; expected separation date October 18, 2026
Announced August 19, 2026 · sources verified October 20, 2026
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Meritage scheduled 13 more Wendy’s franchise closures in seven states
Multiple locations · Scheduled closure date October 16, 2026; reported October 18
Sources verified October 20, 2026
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University Heights Ben & Jerry’s announces closure after more than 24 years
University Heights, OH · Closure announcement reported October 17, 2026; final service date unconfirmed
Sources verified October 20, 2026
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True Food Kitchen closes 12 restaurants while 34 remain open
Multiple locations · Final service October 4, 2026; company announcement October 5
Announced October 5, 2026 · sources verified October 20, 2026
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Rosemary’s closes its Wynwood restaurant
Miami (Wynwood), FL · Reported closed August 21, 2026; exact final service date unconfirmed
Sources verified October 20, 2026
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