Sysco employees say they're set to strike in Houston—and possibly elsewhere
The walkout would affect a host of restaurants in the market, including local units of The Cheesecake Factory, Jersey Mike's, Jimmy John's, Pappas Restaurants and the Buc-ee's c-store chain, according to the local Teamsters chapter planning the strike.
Pappas Restaurants closes 5 locations
The stores represent 10% of the family’s holdings in its hometown of Houston.
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