150 Jobs to be Lost Next Month as 10 Homegrown Sandwich Shops are Permanently Closing in Washington

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Author’s Note

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. All linked information within this article is fully-attributed to the following outlets: Google and The-Sun.com.

Introduction

The Seattle-based Homegrown sandwich chain is permanently shuttering 10 locations.

The company has been criticized by an ex-employee for failure to provide fair wages and healthcare, as well as air conditioning, per an August 7th report from The-Sun.com.

Let us explore.

Homegrown, 2024

The August 7th report from The-Sun.com also stated the following, elaborating that the employee's sentiments have been shared: Homegrown, a Seattle-based chain known for its sandwiches and salads made from locally sourced ingredients, has faced significant backlash from workers, who have expressed concerns about management's handling of layoffs and their treatment of employees.

Per the report, employees of the stores were "blindsided" by the company's decision.

No entity has yet been announced as taking the place of the shops once closed.

Conclusion

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