AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT YUM! BRANDS

Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum! Brands, a multinational fast food restaurant franchisor of such iconic brands as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, has announced a restructuring of its headquarters' operations.

The company plans to designate two brand headquarters, one located in Plano, Texas, and the other in Irvine, California.

The KFC corporate office employees currently in Louisville, Kentucky will be relocated to the KFC and Pizza Hut Global headquarters in Plano, Texas. Remote employees will be asked to relocate to the campus that supports their work.

According to CEO David Gibbs, “These changes position us for sustainable growth and will help us better serve our customers, employees, franchisees and shareholders. Ultimately, bringing more of our people together on a consistent basis will maximize our unrivaled culture and talent as a competitive advantage. I’m confident this is another important step in growing our iconic restaurant brands globally. The relocation of approximately 100 KFC U.S. corporate roles will occur over the next six months, while the relocation of 90 remote positions will take place over the next 18 months."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? IS THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL AT HOOTERS OF AMERICA

Atlanta, Georgia-based Hooters of America, the casual dining chain notable for its busty female servers, has announced a restructuring initiative that could lead to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

The company has reportedly engaged law firm Ropes & Gray to prepare for a potential filing after abruptly closing dozens of locations in five states last year, raising further concerns about the brand's long-term viability.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BLOOMIN' BRANDS

Tampa, Florida-based Bloomin' Brands, a restaurant holding company that owns several American casual dining restaurant chains, has announced a restructuring of its corporate support center staff.

The realignment will impact 100 employees located at the company's headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

A company spokesperson noted, “We recently made organizational changes that reflect our domestic focus following the sale of our operations in Brazil. Any business decision that personally impacts team members is difficult, but we are taking great measures to support those leaving the company, including offering severance and outplacement assistance.”

“This action is intended to align the company’s cost structure with the current size of its business following the strategic re-franchising of its Brazil operations in December 2024, ongoing challenging industry trends, and increased focus on high-priority growth opportunities and operational efficiency. The company believes this will further support its long-term strategy and path to sustainable growth in traffic, comparable sales, and profitability.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?