North Shore Sandwich Favorite To Close In Swampscott

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — A popular chicken sandwich shop on the North Shore is closing one of its locations as of this weekend.

Flip the Bird owners said on social media that they have decided not to renew their lease on Paradise Road in Swampscott with the final day of operations set for Sunday.

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"Like many small businesses, we've faced significant challenges in recent years," owners said in the post. "Long-term construction around this location, making it difficult for customers to get to us.

"Rising operating costs, increasing rents, higher food prices, and the overall cost of doing business have made it increasingly difficult to sustain growth and expansion while maintaining the quality and service our wonderful guests have come to expect from us."

Flip the Bird opened in Swampscott five years ago. Owners said they are looking at potential new locations "in and around the Swampscott area."

"We've toured a few spots, but nothing has checked off all the boxes yet," owners said. "Until we can secure the right location, we feel that consolidating Flip The Bird's operations is the best immediate path forward.

By focusing our resources and strengthening our core business, we can build a more sustainable foundation for the future, continue investing in our amazing team, and better serve you, our awesome customers, for years to come.

"While closing this location is not the outcome we had hoped for, we believe this decision will ultimately make Flip The Bird stronger and position us for long-term success in an increasingly challenging environment for independent businesses."

Ownership said the Swampscott staff will be offered transfers to the remaining locations in Beverly and Danvers.

"The memories we've made here will always be part of the FTB story, and we look forward to welcoming you at our remaining locations as we begin this next chapter," owners said.