Longtime Bakery Closing, Romance Bookstore Opens: South Jersey Business News

SOUTH JERSEY — Here are some of the business stories making news around South Jersey this past week.

Renowned Bakery To Close

McMillan's Bakery will close after 85 years of serving sweets, the business announced. The Westmont bakery, known for its cream doughnuts and lines out the door during the holidays, has been passed down through several generations of family ownership. Read more on Patch.

NJ's 1st Romance Bookstore

Kiss & Tale is a romance bookstore selling literature and merchandise in the genre. The Collingswood business says it's New Jersey's first brick-and-mortar romance bookshop. Read more on Patch.

Retro-Themed Burger Joint Coming Soon

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers expects to open soon in Cinnaminson. The retro-themed burger joint is projected to open Nov. 19, a company spokesperson said. Read more on Patch.

Chubby Chicks Cafe Closing

Chubby Chicks Cafe in Blackwood is closing, as the business known for throwing out the diet book prepares to open a Philadelphia location. Read more on Patch.

Philly Pretzel Factory Replacing Auto-Repair Shop?

Universal Auto Repairs, a longtime auto-repair shop in Cherry Hill is permanently closing soon, ownership told Patch. The township planning board is scheduled to vote on a resolution to approve a Philly Pretzel Factory eatery for the property. Read more on Patch.

Chick-Fil-A In Cinnaminson Projected For Spring

The long-awaited Chick-fil-A restaurant in Cinnaminson is set to open this spring, according to township officials. A precise opening date has not been determined, but the project broke ground in recent months after several years of delays. Read more on Patch.

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