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Jenny Craig to continue in Australia despite US closure

By AAP Newswire

May 4, 2023

A Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centre in Medford, Massachusetts, US. — Jenny Craig has confirmed its operations in Australia and NZ act independently of its US entity. -EPA

Weight loss giant Jenny Craig will continue its operations in Australia and New Zealand, despite announcing plans to shut down its corporate offices in the US.

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In an email to its more than 1000 employees on Tuesday night, the company revealed it will close its California headquarters and transition to an e-commerce model following reports it failed to secure additional financing.

A representative said the decision would not affect operations in Australia and New Zealand.

"You may have heard the news that Jenny Craig USA are intending to file for bankruptcy," a company statement to AAP on Thursday read.

"While this is unfortunate news for our colleagues in the USA, the Jenny Craig operations here in Australia and New Zealand do act independently.

"Here in Australia and New Zealand we currently continue to operate and support our clients. As always, our priority is to continue providing the best possible service. We thank you for your continued patience and support during this time."

After facing financial difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jenny Craig has reportedly also struggled against increasing competition in recent years, including a surge in weight loss drugs.

The company has more than 500 locations in North America and about 600 centres globally.