PepsiCo Lays Off 143 Workers at Cheverly Facility
September 28, 2026 | Prince George’s County Business News
A longtime PepsiCo facility in Cheverly has become the center of a major local workforce story after the company laid off all 143 employees working at the site.
The facility at 2611 Pepsi Place has been operating in Cheverly for more than 60 years. The layoffs affect workers in manufacturing, warehouse, fleet and transportation operations, along with other salaried employees.
According to NBC4 Washington, 98 of the employees were represented by a union.
The Town of Cheverly was notified about the workforce reduction on September 14. The town initially reported that 98 of the 143 employees would be affected, but later information clarified that all 143 employees were laid off.
PepsiCo has indicated that its sales and delivery operations will continue without disruption.
The company has not announced that the entire facility will disappear from the community. The future of the property and which operations may remain are still being examined.
Cheverly officials said they are seeking additional information from PepsiCo about the long term plans for the facility.
The situation represents a significant change for a community that has had the Pepsi facility as a recognizable part of its business landscape for decades.
The impact also goes beyond the workers who lost their jobs.
Large employers support local economies in several ways. Employees spend money at restaurants, stores and other businesses near where they work. Companies also purchase services from contractors, suppliers and other businesses.
When a large workforce is reduced, those businesses can feel the effects as well.
The PepsiCo facility sits near the Baltimore Washington Parkway, making it a highly visible property in the area. Its future could become an important economic development issue for Cheverly and Prince George’s County.
The company cited changes involving consumer preferences and technology as factors behind its decision to end manufacturing and warehouse operations at the site, according to Food Dive.
For the workers affected, the immediate issue is finding new employment and accessing available resources.
Cheverly officials have said the town is working to connect affected employees with available assistance.
The layoffs also raise questions about what could happen next with the property.
If additional operations leave the site, the property could eventually become part of a larger conversation about redevelopment, new businesses and future employment opportunities.
For Prince George’s County, the PepsiCo situation is another example of how changes at a major employer can affect a local community.
It is also a reminder that economic development is not only about attracting new businesses. Keeping existing employers, supporting workers and finding productive uses for commercial properties are all part of maintaining a healthy local economy.
As more information becomes available about the future of the Cheverly facility, local businesses and residents will have a reason to continue watching the property and the company's plans.
Sources: NBC4 Washington and Food Dive
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