Atlanta-based Parallel has eliminated 211 jobs following the closure of two Florida facilities. The affected employees were placed on paid administrative leave and received pay through their termination dates. These layoffs occurred in early July, impacting roles from cultivation to supervisory positions. The company did not disclose the specific reasons for the facility closures or if these cuts are part of a broader strategy. Parallel operates numerous dispensaries in Florida under the Surterra brand.
Lakeland and Wimauma, Florida
https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/jul/21/ca--abis-company-cut-211-hillsborough-and-lakeland-jobs/