PEP · News · 20260916N
Manufacturing Footprint Optimization
PEPSICO INC · 2026-09-16 · Importance 65 · Surprise 82 · In source text
PepsiCo is closing its Cheverly, Maryland bottling plant and eliminating 98 of 143 positions, affecting fleet, transport, manufacturing, production warehouse, and salaried roles. The closure will end manufacturing operations, while sales and delivery activities are expected to continue without interruption. PepsiCo cited shifts in consumer preferences and technological advancements, and described the action as part of a broader effort to optimize and modernize its supply chain. The move follows other network changes, including a Frito-Lay plant closure in California earlier in 2026.
Key facts
- PepsiCo is closing its bottling plant in Cheverly, Maryland, leading to 143 layoffs. source
- PepsiCo is reconfiguring its manufacturing and sales networks. source
- PepsiCo said the move is part of its broader strategy to optimize and modernize its supply chain. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | negative | committed | — | PepsiCo is closing its bottling plant in Cheverly, Maryland, leading to 143 layoffs. |
| assets | negative | committed | — | PepsiCo is closing its bottling plant in Cheverly, Maryland, leading to 143 layoffs. |
| liability | negative | committed | — | PepsiCo is closing its bottling plant in Cheverly, Maryland, leading to 143 layoffs. |