#business-closures

#business-closures

"We wish it could have ended differently but the city had the power, the resources and the final word,"

SAN LEANDRO - The shutdown of 21st Amendment Brewery, a Bay Area craft beer leader, will erase dozens of jobs in the Bay Area, affecting workers in two cities in the region, according to an official state government filing. The brewery intends to eliminate a total of 76 jobs in the Bay Area, the company stated in a WARN notice it filed with the state Employment Development Department.

Noodles & Company has reported a loss of $9.1 million in Q1 2025, leading to the closure of up to 21 locations, amidst ongoing challenges in the restaurant industry.

May 1st, known as the Fête du travail, often sees businesses closed due to the requirement of double pay for workers, unlike other holidays.

"Last year, many regions across the UK experienced a significant number of business closures, reflecting broader economic challenges."