We all know about the long-running success of Coca-Cola. But as one of the largest beverage companies in the world, they still use some third party distributers to get their array of products to the masses.
One of those is Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, located in California. According to a required notice that was filed prior to the shutdown and layoffs, 101 employees at their Modesto, Calif., facility will lose their jobs by January of 2025.
Not only that, but ultimately that plant will be closing down.
According to their website, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling manufactures and delivers Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper and Monster products to restaurants, sports venues, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, convenience stores, supermarkets and more. Operating in 10 states and owning 55 bottling facilities, they are able to provide Coca-Cola products to people across America. Even after closing this Modesto distribution center, Reyes will still operate more than 20 plants in California.
Reyes Beverage Group is another sector of the Reyes’ family of businesses — they also tout themselves as the largest beer distributer in the United States. This looks to be more of a trimming the fat situation than time to hit the panic button.
Of all of the side hustles country artists could partake in, opening a bar or restaurant is the most fitting — and very common. After all, many of these stars got their start on a barstool, tip jar nearby, playing their music for anyone who would listen.
These places feel like home for many of these singers. Over the years, several artists have gotten into the bar or restaurant game, and for a select few, brands have turned into franchises with several locations and/or concepts — we’re looking at you, Jimmy Buffett!
Let’s take a look at the country star food and entertainment venues that have opened over the years.
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George Jones’ custom-built Southern manor home is currently for sale, and pictures show a breathtaking balance of Southern charm and down-home comfort.
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