Pepsi Co closing a plant in Orlando.

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  1. Concorde

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    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    “PepsiCo Foods U.S. on Tuesday announced it is closing its manufacturing and warehouse operations at its Orlando Frito-Layplant.

    Nearly 500 people will be laid off as part of the closure.”

    Orlando Frito-Lay plant to close

    Truck owner op for Landstar that rents the space next to me had a contract with Frito Lay for at least the 3.5 years I’ve known him. Ran Orlando to Miami every week day.

    Been wondering why he hasn’t moved in over a month or hooked up to a Landstar trailer anymore…now I know why.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    500 people looking for work!
     
  4. Concorde

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    Right now layoffs are at a 22 year high. Unfortunately bad times are ahead..
     
  5. OlegMel

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    Hmm. President said economy is blooming and everyone is getting a check in the mail because we’re making so much money from tariffs. You’re telling me he lied again?
     
  6. OlegMel

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    Pepsi has shut down quite a few locations in the past few years. Talked to a guy who worked in Chicago location for 30 years. He had to transfer to another branch which was quite a drive for him every day. Seemed like they had decent benefits and pay for folks who worked there for a while.
     
  7. thatsright

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    Oh no. There you go contradicting yourself.
     
  8. Diesel Dave

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    Fritos lay in Rancho Cucamonga/Ontario closed back in June. COCA-COLA RULES !!!!!
     
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  9. OlegMel

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    That’s right
     
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  10. rollin coal

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    Nobody wants to pay $5 for a bag of chips. Colas are crazy expensive too.
     
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  11. Lazer

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    People are becoming more ‘health conscious’ especially on what they eat, and drink. I will admit, I will occasionally have a soda, maybe 1 per week. Nothing like years ago, I would have a couple every day. As for chips and such, also it’s just occasionally, if I do get a desire, it’s either Pringles ‘Low Salt’ or some unsalted pretzels.
     
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