Jenny Craig Australia is reassuring customers and staff it will continue to operate here even though its U.S. arm faces financial ruin. The global weight loss giant is on the brink of collapse, 40 years after it was founded in Melbourne. 7NEWS
In an email sent to employees late Tuesday, US time, which was seen by NBC, the company said it would close “due to its inability to secure additional financing”.Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free onJenny Craig US corporate and salaried field employees’ last day will be Friday, and hourly centre employees’ last day working was Tuesday.
“While this is unfortunate news for our colleagues in the USA, the Jenny Craig operations here in Australia and New Zealand do act independently,” a spokesperson said.“As always, our priority is to continue providing the best possible service. We thank you for your continued patience and support during this time.
Neither Jenny Craig nor H.I.G. Capital, a $55 billion private equity firm, have responded to requests for comment. Over the years the company has recruited celebrities to front the brand, including actors Kirstie Alley, Valerie Bertinelli and Jason Alexander, and singer-songwriter Mariah Carey.
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