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Layoffs by sector

# Hospitality and Restaurant Layoffs 2026

12 employers among restaurants, hotels, casinos, studios and leisure companies announced 15 layoffs, closures or return-to-office mandates in 2026 so far, affecting at least 4,362 jobs where a source gives a number. That is 1% of all jobs affected in announcements we tracked this year. Most recent: Flutter, Oct 20, 2026, cuts 1,400 jobs.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

LayoffOct 20, 2026Leeds, UK

[![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflutter.com%2Fnuxtassets%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-96x96.png&sig=fQoLcgtmMtFtNNTxwW_AnYe7Mm__OLzHJtvy1FpCs7g)](/company/flutter)[Flutter](/layoffs/flutter)

## [Flutter cuts 1,400 jobs](/layoffs/flutter#event-740)

Flutter said its UK and Ireland restructuring could cut up to 1,400 jobs, with staff in Leeds, Dublin, Porto and Cluj-Napoca among those affected.

Our coverage:[Leeds and Dublin Staff Face Consultation as Paddy Power Owner Flutter Plans Up to 1,400 Redundancies](/blog/paddy-power-flutter-1400-job-cuts-uk-ireland)

## At a glance, 2026 to date

4,362

Hospitality and Restaurant jobs affected in 2026, from announcements that state a number1% of all jobs affected in 2026 announcements we tracked

**Announcements, 2026 to date**
: 15

**Layoffs**
: 9

**Closures**
: 6

**Companies, 2026 to date**
: 12

**Announcements, past 30 days**
: 1

**Largest, Flutter**
: 1,400 jobs

Summed over the 12 of 15 announcements that state a number. Sector comes from each employer's industry code (NAICS).

## Latest hospitality and restaurant layoffs

Past 12 months, newest first

1. Oct 20, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisureLeeds, UK ### [![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflutter.com%2Fnuxtassets%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-96x96.png&sig=fQoLcgtmMtFtNNTxwW_AnYe7Mm__OLzHJtvy1FpCs7g)](/company/flutter)[Flutter](/layoffs/flutter)Cuts 1,400 jobs Flutter said its UK and Ireland restructuring could cut up to 1,400 jobs, with staff in Leeds, Dublin, Porto and Cluj-Napoca among those affected. [Leeds and Dublin Staff Face Consultation as Paddy Power Owner Flutter Plans Up to 1,400 Redundancies](/blog/paddy-power-flutter-1400-job-cuts-uk-ireland)[Source: sec.gov(opens in new tab)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1635327/000119312526425686/d400994dex991.htm) Hospitality & leisure Leeds, UK 1,400jobs
2. Sep 30, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisureEnfield, United Kingdom ### [![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greggs.com%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=mbmPWktmjRES9RyrvVoMOZEFeAa1K16lOQiCqnSuYoU)](/company/greggs)[Greggs](/layoffs/greggs)Cuts 740 jobs Greggs proposed closing four manufacturing sites (Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews, Seaham) in a consolidation, which could make about 740 roles redundant over two and a half years. A consultation is to begin and no final decision has been made. [About 740 Greggs Factory Jobs at Risk as Seaham, Enfield and Two More Sites Face Proposed Closure](/blog/greggs-four-factories-740-jobs-at-risk)[Source: itv.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.itv.com/news/2026-09-30/greggs-expected-to-cut-740-jobs-as-it-closes-four-manufacturing-sites) Hospitality & leisure Enfield, United Kingdom 740jobs
3. Sep 1, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisure ### [![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwonder.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=IUkfoj9eY4nt7bhVpxA_JCJhrCFx7l6CI9jlfQpOsbU)](/company/wonder)[Wonder](/layoffs/wonder)Cuts 150 jobs Wonder laid off about 7% of its staff, roughly 150 corporate employees including some at Grubhub, as it streamlined ahead of a planned IPO. The company said store-level employees were not affected. [Wonder Cut 7 Percent of Its Workforce and Blamed Automation Not Store Sales](/blog/wonder-workforce-cut-automation-corporate-roles)[Source: nrn.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.nrn.com/restaurant-technology/wonder-lays-off-7-of-staff-in-streamlining-effort) Hospitality & leisure — 150jobs
4. Aug 24, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisureSeattle, WA, United States ### [![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.starbucks.com%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fstarbucks-logo.jpg)](/company/starbucks)[Starbucks](/layoffs/starbucks)Cuts 224 jobs Starbucks is cutting 224 workers across its Seattle headquarters and remote roles, per a WARN notice: 120 who declined relocation to Nashville and 104 in shop design and construction. [Starbucks Nashville Move Puts 120 Seattle Jobs on the Line and What Relocation Offers Really Mean](/blog/starbucks-nashville-relocation-seattle-layoffs-2026)[Source: geekwire.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starbucks-cuts-another-224-seattle-jobs-including-tech-roles-as-restructuring-winds-down/) [WARN filing: 224 workers, Washington, filed Aug 20](/warn-notices/washington/starbucks-seattle-2026-08-20-4a989a79)[Official notice(opens in new tab)](https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/file/WARN/Public/DownloadFile.aspx?file=7ec6523e-fbf0-4575-b3fc-8c29f21b53ca.pdf&download=1) Hospitality & leisure Seattle, WA, United States 224jobs
5. Jul 31, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisureWest Chester, OH, United States ### [![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F9%2F90%2FSodexo_logo.svg%2F500px-Sodexo_logo.svg.png&sig=sGCNGR6ME3FOaC1Jvv3OX8DgkCtgI-HZHTsRTJbSZdY&fit=inside)](/company/sodexo)[Sodexo](/layoffs/sodexo)Cuts 66 jobs Sodexo is ending its contract and services at UC Health's West Chester Hospital, ending employment for 66 workers there per an Ohio WARN notice. [179 Workers at a Centerville Amazon Delivery Partner and 66 West Chester Hospital Service Staff Face Layoffs](/blog/ardor-centerville-closure-sodexo-west-chester-layoffs)[WARN notice(opens in new tab)](https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/jfs.ohio.gov/warn/WARN%202026/Sodexo_CTM_LLC.pdf) Hospitality & leisure West Chester, OH, United States 66jobs
6. Jul 24, 2026WARN filingHospitality & leisureAnaheim, CA, United States ### [![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F9%2F90%2FSodexo_logo.svg%2F500px-Sodexo_logo.svg.png&sig=sGCNGR6ME3FOaC1Jvv3OX8DgkCtgI-HZHTsRTJbSZdY&fit=inside)](/company/sodexo)[Sodexo](/warn-notices/california/sodexo-anaheim-2026-07-24-7e2436e1)Notice covers 164 workers WARN filing: 164 workers in Anaheim, California, filed Jul 24, 2026. [WARN notice(opens in new tab)](https://edd.ca.gov/en/jobs_and_training/Layoff_Services_WARN) Hospitality & leisure Anaheim, CA, United States 164jobs
7. May 28, 2026ClosureHospitality & leisureBoston, MA, United States ### [![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fcloverfoodlab.com.ico)](/company/cloverfoodlab)[Clover Food Lab](/layoffs/clover-food-lab)Closes 11 stores Boston-area vegetarian restaurant chain Clover Food Lab is shutting down and closing all of its remaining locations, ending operations after May 28. More than 170 employees lose their jobs. [Why Clover Food Lab Is Closing All Its Locations in 2026](/blog/why-clover-food-lab-is-closing-all-its-locations-in-2026)[WARN notice(opens in new tab)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/warn) Hospitality & leisure Boston, MA, United States 170jobs
8. May 22, 2026ClosureHospitality & leisureEvanston, IL, United States ### [![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guzmanygomez.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2FGYGlogo1.png&sig=FeGpknDnndaEkNMs0WIBckp7kDi4Ii12bWeIk_rgNuo)](/company/guzman-y-gomez)[Guzman y Gomez](/layoffs/guzman-y-gomez)Closes 8 stores The Australian chain Guzman y Gomez closed all eight of its Chicago-area restaurants and exited the US market, citing weak sales momentum; former staff filed a WARN Act class action. [Guzman y Gomez Closes US Stores in 2026 and What It Means for Restaurant Workers](/blog/guzman-y-gomez-closes-us-stores-2026-restaurant-workers)[Source: kelo.com(opens in new tab)](https://kelo.com/2026/05/25/australias-guzman-y-gomez-sued-in-us-over-alleged-failure-to-notify-staff-of-closure/) Hospitality & leisure Evanston, IL, United States 500jobs
9. May 15, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisureUS ### [![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.starbucks.com%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fstarbucks-logo.jpg)](/company/starbucks)[Starbucks](/layoffs/starbucks)Cuts 300 jobs Starbucks is cutting 300 corporate jobs in marketing, human resources and supply chain and closing several regional support offices as part of a restructuring. Store baristas and managers are not affected. [Starbucks Layoffs 2026: 300 Corporate Jobs Cut as Coffee Giant Restructures](/blog/starbucks-layoffs-2026-300-corporate-jobs-cut)[Source: cnbc.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/starbucks-to-lay-off-300-us-employees-close-some-regional-offices.html) [WARN filing: 252 workers, Washington, filed May 15](/warn-notices/washington/starbucks-seattle-2026-05-15-7cb2171e)[Official notice(opens in new tab)](https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/file/WARN/Public/DownloadFile.aspx?file=8aa2a917-9643-4647-823c-4b6a3398f186.pdf&download=1) Hospitality & leisure US 300jobs
10. May 13, 2026ClosureHospitality & leisureWhittier, CA, United States ### [![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.phenompeople.com%2FCareerConnectResources%2Fpp%2FFGFFGKUS%2Fimages%2Fjob_logo_config--1721311613174.png)](/company/five-guys)[Five Guys](/layoffs/five-guys)Closes 14 stores Five Guys is closing at least 14 restaurants across seven states in 2026, citing financial hardship and rising costs. Four California closures carry WARN notices covering 55 workers. [Five Guys Closures 2026: Where Workers Are Losing Jobs](/blog/five-guys-store-closures-doomed-locations-workers-2026)[Source: aol.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.aol.com/articles/five-guys-locations-shutting-down-211714700.html) Hospitality & leisure Whittier, CA, United States 55jobs
11. May 7, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisureSeattle, WA, United States ### [![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.starbucks.com%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fstarbucks-logo.jpg)](/company/starbucks)[Starbucks](/layoffs/starbucks)Cuts 61 jobs Starbucks is eliminating 61 technology roles at its Seattle Support Center as part of a department reorganization, per a state WARN filing. Roles are not being relocated to Nashville. [Starbucks Joins Big Tech Layoff Wave: 61 Seattle Jobs Cut 2026](/blog/starbucks-cuts-61-technology-jobs-seattle-headquarters-2026)[Source: investing.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/starbucks-to-cut-61-technology-jobs-in-seattle-4677632) Hospitality & leisure Seattle, WA, United States 61jobs
12. Apr 30, 2026ClosureHospitality & leisureUnited States ### [![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fc%2Fc1%2FSubway_icon.svg%2F500px-Subway_icon.svg.png&sig=V4emUtNX2jLQBwLUawQcTMPiu6Zg0MBXb2fASjuk7D4)](/company/subway)[Subway](/layoffs/subway)Closes 725 stores Subway's 2026 franchise disclosure document showed a net loss of 729 U.S. locations in 2025, its steepest decline since 2021, even as it opened 499 units. The chain said it expects about 100 new U.S. openings in 2026. [Subway Closures 2026: 725+ U.S. Locations Shut—What It Means for Restaurant Workers](/blog/subway-closures-2026-725-us-locations-restaurant-workers)[Source: restaurantdive.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/subway-closes-3k-units-since-2021/819216/) Hospitality & leisure United States —
13. Apr 28, 2026ClosureHospitality & leisureGrove City, OH, United States ### [![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsmokeybones.com%26sz%3D128)](/company/smokey-bones)[Smokey Bones](/layoffs/smokey-bones)Announces closures Smokey Bones, a FAT Brands chain in bankruptcy, closed all of its remaining US restaurants on April 28, 2026, with employees given little or no notice. [Smokey Bones Shuts Locations in 2026 — Where Restaurant Workers Are Landing Next](/blog/smokey-bones-closing-stores-2026-restaurant-jobs)[Source: fsrmagazine.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.fsrmagazine.com/feature/smokey-bones-closes-all-restaurants/) Hospitality & leisure Grove City, OH, United States —
14. Mar 9, 2026ClosureHospitality & leisureSeattle, WA, United States ### [![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.starbucks.com%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fstarbucks-logo.jpg)](/company/starbucks)[Starbucks](/layoffs/starbucks)Closes 5 stores Starbucks said it would close five Seattle stores in early April 2026, four of them unionized, including the University District and Seattle Center Armory locations; a state filing showed 69 workers laid off. [First Unionized Apple Store Closes June 20 — Worker Rights Playbook for Retail Layoffs in 2026](/blog/apple-towson-union-store-closure-retail-worker-rights-2026)[Source: kuow.org(opens in new tab)](https://www.kuow.org/stories/starbucks-union-pushes-back-against-plans-to-close-five-seattle-outlets) Hospitality & leisure Seattle, WA, United States —
15. Jan 22, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisureJessup, MD, United States ### [![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F4%2F49%2FPanera_Bread_wordmark.svg%2F500px-Panera_Bread_wordmark.svg.png&sig=v7pLeCXH3L1QAZg7InOC20RNOQF1vwNzgKpRp6DMDSA&fit=inside)](/company/panera-bread)[Panera Bread](/layoffs/panera-bread)Cuts 399 jobs Panera filed four 2026 WARN notices closing Fresh Dough Facilities in Franklin, MA, Chicago, IL, Jessup, MD and West Chester, OH, affecting 399 workers, as it moves to par-baked bread from outside bakers and phases out its remaining dough plants. [Panera Bread Store Closures 2026 and What They Mean for Workers](/blog/panera-bread-store-closures-2026-what-they-mean-for-workers)[Source: thestreet.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.thestreet.com/restaurants/fast-casual-chain-panera-bread-closes-dozens-of-locations) Hospitality & leisure Jessup, MD, United States 399jobs
16. Jan 1, 2026LayoffHospitality & leisurePhiladelphia, PA, United States ### [![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Davifoodsystems.com%26sz%3D256)](/company/avi-foodsystems)[AVI Food Systems](/layoffs/avi-food-systems)Cuts 297 jobs AVI Food Systems plans to lay off 297 employees in Philadelphia as part of a facility closure, per state WARN filings. [Weak Freight Demand Triggers Thousands of Job Cuts Across Logistics and Manufacturing](/blog/weak-freight-demand-job-cuts)[Source: freightwaves.com(opens in new tab)](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/layoffs-bankruptcies-batter-u-s-logistics-and-manufacturing-at-start-of-2026) [WARN filing: 297 workers, Pennsylvania, effective Feb 1](/warn-notices/pennsylvania/avi-foodsystems-inc-philadelphia-2026-02-01-d850169b)[Official notice(opens in new tab)](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/workforce-development-home/warn-requirements/warn-notices) Hospitality & leisure Philadelphia, PA, United States 297jobs

Latest announcement Oct 20, 2026. Rows include state WARN filings we could match to an employer in this sector. [How we count](/layoffs/methodology)

[Filter hospitality and restaurant layoffs on the tracker](/layoffs?sector=hospitality#latest)
## Month by month

Past 12 months; full reports linked where available

1. [November 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-11)0 announcements—
2. [October 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-10)1 announcement1,400 jobs
3. [September 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-09)2 announcements890 jobs
4. [August 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-08)1 announcement224 jobs
5. [July 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-07)1 announcement66 jobs
6. [June 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-06)0 announcements—
7. [May 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-05)5 announcements1,086 jobs
8. [April 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-04)2 announcements—
9. [March 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-03)1 announcement—
10. [February 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-02)0 announcements—
11. [January 2026](/layoffs/reports/2026-01)2 announcements696 jobs
12. [December 2025](/layoffs/reports/2025-12)0 announcements—

## Most jobs affected

Companies ranked by jobs reported affected in 2026

1. 1[![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflutter.com%2Fnuxtassets%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-96x96.png&sig=fQoLcgtmMtFtNNTxwW_AnYe7Mm__OLzHJtvy1FpCs7g)](/company/flutter)[Flutter](/layoffs/flutter)1 announcement1,400
2. 2[![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greggs.com%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=mbmPWktmjRES9RyrvVoMOZEFeAa1K16lOQiCqnSuYoU)](/company/greggs)[Greggs](/layoffs/greggs)1 announcement740
3. 3[![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.starbucks.com%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fstarbucks-logo.jpg)](/company/starbucks)[Starbucks](/layoffs/starbucks)4 announcements585
4. 4[![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guzmanygomez.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2FGYGlogo1.png&sig=FeGpknDnndaEkNMs0WIBckp7kDi4Ii12bWeIk_rgNuo)](/company/guzman-y-gomez)[Guzman y Gomez](/layoffs/guzman-y-gomez)1 announcement500
5. 5[![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F4%2F49%2FPanera_Bread_wordmark.svg%2F500px-Panera_Bread_wordmark.svg.png&sig=v7pLeCXH3L1QAZg7InOC20RNOQF1vwNzgKpRp6DMDSA&fit=inside)](/company/panera-bread)[Panera Bread](/layoffs/panera-bread)1 announcement399
6. 6[![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Davifoodsystems.com%26sz%3D256)](/company/avi-foodsystems)[AVI Food Systems](/layoffs/avi-food-systems)1 announcement297
7. 7[![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fcloverfoodlab.com.ico)](/company/cloverfoodlab)[Clover Food Lab](/layoffs/clover-food-lab)1 announcement170
8. 8[![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwonder.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=IUkfoj9eY4nt7bhVpxA_JCJhrCFx7l6CI9jlfQpOsbU)](/company/wonder)[Wonder](/layoffs/wonder)1 announcement150
9. 9[![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F9%2F90%2FSodexo_logo.svg%2F500px-Sodexo_logo.svg.png&sig=sGCNGR6ME3FOaC1Jvv3OX8DgkCtgI-HZHTsRTJbSZdY&fit=inside)](/company/sodexo)[Sodexo](/layoffs/sodexo)1 announcement66
10. 10[![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.phenompeople.com%2FCareerConnectResources%2Fpp%2FFGFFGKUS%2Fimages%2Fjob_logo_config--1721311613174.png)](/company/five-guys)[Five Guys](/layoffs/five-guys)1 announcement55

## Layoffs in other sectors

Announcements in the past 12 months

- [Tech layoffs](/layoffs/sector/tech)74 announcements
- [Manufacturing layoffs](/layoffs/sector/manufacturing)70 announcements
- [Finance and Banking layoffs](/layoffs/sector/finance)42 announcements
- [Retail layoffs](/layoffs/sector/retail)35 announcements
- [Government and Education layoffs](/layoffs/sector/government-education)8 announcements
- [Healthcare layoffs](/layoffs/sector/healthcare)8 announcements
- [Transportation and Logistics layoffs](/layoffs/sector/transportation)7 announcements
- [Consulting and Professional Services layoffs](/layoffs/sector/professional-services)6 announcements
- [Construction and Real Estate layoffs](/layoffs/sector/construction-real-estate)3 announcements
- [Energy layoffs](/layoffs/sector/energy)1 announcements
- [Other Services layoffs](/layoffs/sector/other-services)1 announcements

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