Benchmark and Hello Bello Will Cut 148 Texas Jobs
Two companies will lay off workers at facilities in Plano and Waco during the week of Thanksgiving.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Benchmark Mortgage and Hello Bello Consumer Wellness have announced plans to lay off a total of 148 employees in Texas. The job losses are scheduled to take place during the week of Thanksgiving in November 2026.
Why it matters
These workforce reductions will impact residents in Plano and Waco as both companies adjust their staffing levels. The layoffs represent a significant shift for the affected employees heading into the holiday season.
A total of 148 workers will face permanent separation, including 67 employees at the Hello Bello manufacturing facility in Waco. Hello Bello will provide affected staff with 60 calendar days of pay and benefits.
The players
Benchmark Mortgage
This mortgage lending firm operates an office in Plano that is currently undergoing workforce reductions.
Hello Bello Consumer Wellness
This wellness company operates a manufacturing facility in Waco that is set to conduct layoffs.
Texas Workforce Commission
This state agency oversees labor issues and received formal layoff notices from both companies.
The details
Benchmark Mortgage filed notices of permanent employee separations for its Plano office located at 5160 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 1000. Hello Bello Consumer Wellness confirmed that it will not provide transfer opportunities to the workers at its Waco facility.
Timeline
Benchmark Mortgage layoffs are scheduled for Nov. 24, 2026.
Hello Bello layoffs are expected to occur around Nov. 27, 2026.
Market Landscape
These job cuts follow standard regulatory compliance patterns required under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act for large-scale staff reductions. Such filings serve as the primary indicator for regional labor market shifts in Texas.
The 148 affected employees in Plano and Waco will face immediate changes to their employment status and household income heading into the holidays. While Hello Bello workers will receive 60 days of severance benefits, the lack of transfer options may force many to search for new roles.
The takeaway
These upcoming layoffs highlight the importance of understanding severance policies and state-mandated benefits during corporate transitions. Affected workers should prioritize reviewing their benefits packages while exploring new employment opportunities in their respective regions.
Further reading
For more information on state labor trends, visit Jobs — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chron.
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