New MA Chick-Fil-A Opens, Bertucci's Closes Location: MA Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.

This week, fans of fast food chicken chains can rejoice, as Chick-fil-A has opened another location in the Bay State, this time in Walpole.

The location opened on Thursday, and will be owned and operated by Andrew Musick, who began his Chick-fil-A journey as a teenager and worked his way up within the company to own his own restaurant. Musick even met his wife at the restaurant.

The restaurant opened with an eye toward the community, as officials said Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts in honor of the new restaurant.

The Walpole restaurant will also participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program to donate surplus food to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need.

This restaurant is expected to employ 80 part-time and full-time employees, officials said.

Here's what else was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• Cape Cod Ice Cream Institution Four Seas Sold
• Bertucci's Closes Swampscott Location; 15 Left In MA
• Worcester Brewery Will Close After Nearly 6 Years In Business
• Eugene Henry’s Gastronomical Delights Open New Mashpee Commons Store
• Ice Cream Chain Is Harvard Square's Newest Offering
• Salem Parking Fees Waived With December Food Donations
• Restaurant Chain Announces New Location For Shrewsbury
• Waltham Housing Authority Food Drive Is This Week
• Falmouth Jewish Congregation, Waquoit Congregational Church Offer Free Christmas Dinner
• Falmouth FRESH Market Returns Thanks To Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Grant

Freebie of the Week

PLNT Burger, the 100% plant-based, fast-casual vegan restaurant, is set to open a new location at 2955 Harvard St. at Coolidge Corner on Nov. 13.

To celebrate, PLNT Burger is offering a free burger to the first 100 customers on Dec. 11 starting at 5:30 p.m. Customers on that day have the chance to receive free merch and prizes, too.