7 Businesses And Restaurants Opening And Closing In South Jersey

SOUTH JERSEY — What's opening, what's closing and what's on its way to South Jersey? Here are some of the business stories making news in the region this past week.

Santucci's Pizza Is Here

Santucci's Original Square Pizza quietly opened a long-awaited location in Cherry Hill. The Santucci family has innovated pizza throughout Greater Philadelphia, cooking in a square pan and putting the sauce above the cheese. Read more on Patch.

Bakery Closing Just Months After Expansion

Tesoro Macaron Bakery is shutting down its Collingswood store, which opened earlier this year. The flagship location in Swedesboro will remain in business. Read more on Patch.

Massive Sports Store With Turf Field Pitched For Cherry Hill Mall Lot

The longstanding office building on Cherry Hill Mall's lot will get demolished and replaced by a massive sporting goods store with an outdoor turf field under a development the Zoning Board will review. Read more on Patch.

New Brunch Spot

First Watch, a national restaurant chain specializing in daytime dining, has opened a Sicklerville location. The Florida-based chain offers an array of breakfast, brunch and lunch options, along with house-made juices at the indoor bar. Read more on Patch.

New Bao, Dumpling Restaurant Opens

Bao Mama, which specializes in handmade bao and dumplings, has opened in Cherry Hill. Read more on Patch.

Walmart Shutting Down Another South Jersey Warehouse

Walmart will lay off more than 100 employees as it shuts down another South Jersey warehouse. The Sam's Club fulfillment center in Swedesboro will close in March. Read more on Patch.

Gym To Permanently Close

The Esporta Fitness gym in Cherry Hill is set to permanently close next month. Read more on Patch.

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