Wonder to lay off 533 workers as it closes two New Jersey food production sites

Wonder is laying off 533 workers in New Jersey as it closes two food production facilities, in Cranford and Fairfield, and moves that work to a new, larger facility in Swedesboro, Restaurant Business reported on September 17, 2026. The company confirmed the layoffs. (Restaurant Business / Nation’s Restaurant News)

The layoffs were disclosed in a New Jersey WARN notice. The state’s 2026 WARN list shows Wonder Group, Inc. posting a notice in September for 533 workers, with Parsippany, home of Wonder’s corporate office, as the location. (Restaurant Business / Nation’s Restaurant News, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development)

The company told Restaurant Business that the cuts apply only to the production sites and that the Parsippany office will remain open.

According to the WARN notice, as reported by Restaurant Business, the layoffs are scheduled to take place through January 8, 2027. Eligible employees will receive severance and outplacement services and may apply for other jobs at Wonder, including at the Swedesboro plant, the company said.

Restaurant Business reported that this is Wonder’s second round of layoffs in recent weeks, after a 7% cut at the corporate office that affected about 110 employees.

We have recorded 11 layoffs in New Jersey so far in 2026.

Not yet known: exactly which roles are affected. Our sources do not say. If you know more, send us a tip.