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business1 year ago

Chobani Founder Acquires San Francisco's Anchor Brewing

Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya has purchased San Francisco's historic Anchor Brewing Co., which closed last summer after 127 years. Ulukaya plans to revive the brand, preserve its heritage, and keep it in its original Potrero Hill neighborhood. Anchor Brewing, known as America's first craft brewery, faced economic challenges and declining sales, leading to its closure. Ulukaya's acquisition aims to restore the brewery to its former glory.

business2 years ago

Historic Bay Area Bakeries Hit the Market for $1

Anchor Brewing's San Francisco property and Grand Bakery in Oakland are both up for sale. Grand Bakery, a kosher bakery that has been open since 1959, is being sold for $1, with the owner focused on finding the right buyer. Anchor Brewing's former brewing operations and taproom property is also for sale, with a sale price undisclosed. Former employees are interested in purchasing and reopening the business as a worker-owned cooperative. Additionally, a Tokyo-born yakitori shop is set to open in San Francisco's Japantown, and Hayes Valley's Loquat bakery is closed for a day of grieving and self-care.

business2 years ago

Employees Rally to Save San Francisco's Beloved Anchor Brewing from Closure

Employees of San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Company are rallying to raise funds and purchase the brewery as a worker co-op before its scheduled closure and liquidation at the end of the month. The workers, supported by their union, have sent a letter to the parent company, Sapporo, expressing their intent. Anchor Brewing has stated that they would consider a bona-fide offer from the employees, but time is running short as the company moves towards liquidation. The employees believe they can raise the necessary funds and have received overwhelming support from the community.

business2 years ago

Employees Rally to Save Anchor Brewing Co. Through Buyout Bid

Anchor Brewing, the 127-year-old craft beer pioneer, has stated that it is open to a purchase offer from its employees to avoid closure. The company, which was sold to Japanese brewer Sapporo Holdings in 2017, recently announced its discontinuation due to declining sales and tough economic conditions. While Anchor Brewing has received interest from investors, it will consider an offer from its employees if they can provide a verifiable source of funds. However, time is running out, and the company plans to proceed with liquidation in early August if no viable solution is found.

business2 years ago

Craft Beer Pioneer in San Francisco Open to Employee Buyout

San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing, a pioneer in craft beers, has stated that it is open to a purchase offer from its employees, who are launching an effort to buy the brewery. However, time is running out as the company plans to proceed with liquidation in early August. Anchor Brewing, which was sold to Japanese brewer Sapporo Holdings in 2017, recently announced its discontinuation due to declining sales and challenging economic conditions. Several investors have expressed interest in acquiring the brewery, but any decision to sell will be made by liquidators.

business2 years ago

Employees Eye Ownership: Anchor Brewing Considers Potential Offer

Anchor Brewing, the iconic San Francisco brewery, is open to considering a potential offer from employees who are looking to purchase the company and save it from closure. The brewery, founded in 1896, recently announced its shutdown due to declining sales. A group of employees has been working to preserve the brewery's legacy and has expressed interest in buying it. The company has stated that it would gladly consider a bonafide offer from employees that includes a verifiable source of funds. However, time is running short as the company plans to file for bankruptcy at the beginning of August.

business2 years ago

Anchor Brewing halts national sales, discontinues popular beer.

Anchor Brewing Company, a historic California brewery, will no longer distribute its beers outside of the state due to challenging economic realities. The decision was made despite the fact that 70% of its sales come from California. Additionally, the brewery will no longer produce its iconic holiday beer, Christmas Ale, due to costly brewing and packaging requirements. The beer will only be available in limited quantities at the Anchor Public Taps tasting room in San Francisco.

food-and-drink2 years ago

Anchor Brewing reduces national distribution and cancels popular Christmas Ale.

Anchor Brewing, known for its role in the craft beer movement, will no longer sell its portfolio outside of California, according to a company representative. The decision comes as Sapporo, which purchased the brewery in 2017, has decided to cease production of Anchor Brewing's historic Christmas Ale due to its time-intensive and costly brewing and packaging requirements. The representative noted that 70% of Anchor's beers are sold within California, but the move is likely to disappoint fans of the brewery outside of the state.