J&J Snack Foods is moving forward with a major manufacturing footprint overhaul under its strategic initiative dubbed Project Apollo, closing three production facilities and optimizing its distribution network to drive long‑term efficiency and cost savings.
As part of the first phase of Project Apollo, the company will close manufacturing sites in Atlanta, Holly Ridge (North Carolina) and Colton (California) by the end of Q1 2026. Production from these facilities will either be consolidated into other plants or discontinued entirely as J&J reshapes its operations for greater scale and flexibility.
CEO Daniel Fachner said the closures are a necessary step in evolving the company’s production footprint and are being supported by recent investments in modernized plants and expanded regional distribution centers.
The initiative is projected to deliver at least $20 million in annualized operating income once fully implemented in 2026, with about $15 million of those savings coming directly from the plant closures.
In addition to manufacturing consolidation, the company has cut distribution expenses by optimizing its network, reducing internal transfers and improving truck utilization — part of a broader logistics efficiency push tied to Project Apollo.
