From a popular chain abruptly closing to new restaurants and retail popping up at a Massachusetts mall, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts business news.
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A major restaurant chain closed all of its Mass. locations
Hooters has closed its last three restaurants in the state, according to reports. Locations in Dedham, Saugus, and West Springfield have all closed.
Longtime BBQ restaurant is closing after 30 years
Tennessee’s BBQ will permanently close its Framingham location at 341 Cochituate Road after service on Sunday, July 5, the restaurant announced on its website. The restaurant did not give a reason for the closure.
Mass. eatery named Boston Magazine’s Best New Restaurant of 2026
Fallow Kin has been named Boston Magazine's Best New Restaurant of 2026, earning one of the publication's top dining honors less than a year after opening in Cambridge.
The restaurant, located at 853 Main St. in the former Craigie on Main space, was recognized in Boston Magazine's annual Best of Boston awards.
New restaurants, retail coming to this Mass. mall
The Northshore Mall in Peabody is adding three restaurant concepts and an expanded sports merchandise store this summer. Fogo de Chão, Dave's Hot Chicken, Shake Shack and Lids Locker Room are all expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
See which companies are the best to work for in Mass.
Fifty-eight Massachusetts companies have been named among the best places to work in the country in a new report Tuesday from U.S. News & World Report.
You can find a complete list of Mass. employers on the list here.
Free summer market returns to Boston
MAUM Market will take place on Sunday, July 12, at Seaport Common, at 85 Northern Ave. The event will feature more than 40 Asian-owned brands across food, fashion, home goods and wellness.
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