Total Workers Affected
350
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
Frito-Lay
350 workers across 3 WARN notices, primarily in MD - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 350
- Workers cut
- 3
- WARN notices
- 3
- States
- 117
- Avg / notice
Frito-Lay has 3 recorded WARN filings affecting 350 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Frito-Lay has 3 recorded filings covering 350 workers across 3 states, primarily MD, the 559th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Frito-Lay put 350 workers on WARN notice across 3 filings - the 559th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #559
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 8%
- larger than 92% of tracked employers
- 3
- Recorded WARN filings
- 3
- states affected, led by MD
Where Frito-Lay Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
3
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Feb 2026
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
350 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2026
Facility Closure
Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Manufacturing
Effective: Feb 10, 2026
248
workers
Filed Feb 10, 2026
2025
Mass Layoff
Orlando, FL · Manufacturing
Effective: Nov 4, 2025
46
workers
Filed Nov 4, 2025
Facility Closure
Susquehanna, MD · Manufacturing
Effective: Jul 12, 2025
56
workers
Filed May 14, 2025
How Frito-Lay compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | Frito-Lay (this page) | 350 | 3 | MD |
What this means for MD workers
Frito-Lay has 3 recorded WARN filings covering 350 workers, most recently on Feb 10, 2026.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in MD, where Frito-Lay's filings were reported. MD layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Frito-Lay WARN Record
Frito-Lay has 3 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 350 workers between May 14, 2025 and Feb 10, 2026. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Frito-Lay ranks #33 of 438 tracked employers in MD. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- Frito-Lay's 350 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 3 states, most concentrated in MD (Manufacturing), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 117 workers per notice, Frito-Lay's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 3 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on MD-based Frito-Lay notices should contact the MD workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frito-Lay laying off workers? ▼
Frito-Lay has filed 3 WARN Act notices affecting 350 workers across 3 states. The most recent notice was filed on Feb 10, 2026.
How many people has Frito-Lay laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Frito-Lay has affected 350 workers total, averaging 117 workers per notice.
What states has Frito-Lay had layoffs in? ▼
Frito-Lay has filed WARN notices in 3 states: CA, FL, MD.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Frito-Lay layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Frito-Lay's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Frito-Lay has affected 350 workers across 3 WARN filings in the Manufacturing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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