A Major Facility Now Makes An Unexpected Closure in Florida

June 17, 2024

A major facility now makes an unexpected closure in Florida, initiating layoffs according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. has announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Dade City, Florida, effective August 2, 2024.

The plant, located at 15340 and 15311 Citrus County Drive, will cease operations, resulting in the termination of employment for approximately 42 workers.

In a letter submitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the company stated that employees’ last day will be August 2, with the possibility of one or two employees staying on for a few additional weeks to assist with the plant closure.

According to a company spokesperson, the decision followed “an extensive review of various factors regarding our manufacturing operations.”

The spokesperson emphasized that the priority is the well-being and support of employees during this transition.

“We are providing comprehensive assistance and resources – including outplacement services – to the Dade City employees,” the email stated.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is a North American subsidiary of a Netherlands-based soft drink bottler and distributor.

The company, according to its website, currently employs 75,639 people and operates 75 facilities globally.

Its U.S. headquarters is in Tampa and, according to its 2023 annual report, it still has plants in Tampa and Lakeland.

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An unexpected restaurant now abruptly closes 7 locations in one state after revealing plans to shutter a total of 36.

TGI Fridays is closing a total of seven restaurants in one state as part of the company’s ongoing growth strategy.

This comes after the chain abruptly closed 36 locations across 12 states in at the beginning of the year, per The-Sun.

The restaurant chain will pull the plug on seven locations across the state of New Jersey in the coming weeks.

Today, Fridays will welcome in famished diners at its location in Brick for the final time.

“As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and implement a long-term growth strategy, we see a bright future for TGI Fridays,” said Weldon Spangler, CEO of TGI Fridays earlier this week.

“We are at the helm of a pivotal moment that will allow us to explore boundless advancement, expansion, and innovation to keep delivering ‘That Fridays Feeling’ that our fans know and love.”

Before the closures, TGI Fridays had about 270 US locations, according to the company’s website.

“As part of the store closures, TGI Fridays is offering more than 1,000 transfer opportunities, which represents over 80% of total impacted employees,” the company previously said in a statement.

“Our top priority has always been delivering a superior experience for each and every TGI Fridays guest, and we’ve identified opportunities to optimize and streamline our operations to ensure we are best positioned to meet – and exceed – on that brand promise,” said Ray Risley, US president and chief operating officer, in the release.

Eight other locations were sold to former CEO Ray Blanchette, a longtime stakeholder who will acquire the previously corporate-owned restaurants.

The sale comes as major changes have been made to the brand’s leadership, including the news of Weldon Spangler being made CEO.

“As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and implement a long-term growth strategy, we see a bright future for TGI Fridays,” said Spangler in a statement.

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