Broadway Restaurant Group New Concept
Broadway Restaurant Group, founded by Eric Aulenback, is planning a new restaurant concept at 560 Harrison Ave in Boston’s South End, taking over the former Gaslight French brasserie space. The concept name, cuisine, and opening timeline have not yet been released. City filings indicate plans for an expanded outdoor patio with seating for up to […]
Mike Shea’s Coffee Roasting
Family-owned coffee roasting company expanding with a second Bridgewater location at 1 Lakeshore Center. Space is currently under construction with a targeted summer 2026 opening. Will serve specialty coffee drinks, espresso beverages, pour-overs, nitro cold brew, matcha, plus breakfast and lunch items including bagels, pastries, and sandwiches. Founded in 2009 by father-and-son team John and […]
Fairfield by Marriott Lee
Garden Management Inc. (principal Ibrahim Zia) proposes to replace The Pilgrim Inn with a four-story, 75-room Fairfield by Marriott on a six-acre tract. Project is under environmental and zoning review; Conservation Commission hearing continues July 15, Zoning Board of Appeals hearing set for July 8. Project faces scrutiny over floodplain and riverfront impacts from Barnes […]
Flann O’Brien’s
Revival of beloved Mission Hill Irish pub at its longtime location. Led by Scott Prince, Ray Butler, and Michael Vaughan, all with ties to The Banshee in Dorchester. 2,603 sq ft space with dining room, bar area, and rear TV room. Menu to include pub classics like Famous Steak Tips, Irish Bangers & Curry Fries, […]
Zinneken’s Belgian Waffles
Zinneken’s Belgian Waffles is opening two new Massachusetts locations. The Boston Common outpost at 98A Boylston Street (near Emerson College) is slated to debut in winter 2027. A second location at 28 Amity Street in Amherst, MA (near UMass Amherst) is expected to open fall 2026. Boston location will be company-owned; Amherst will be franchisee-operated. […]
Noodle Lab
Noodle Lab is opening its second location in Kendall Square, Cambridge. The 1,200 sq ft fast-casual Asian comfort food restaurant will seat approximately 50 guests and feature customizable noodle/rice bowls, a yakitori station, and a full beverage program including alcohol. Founded by chef Audrey Yap. Currently awaiting final liquor license approval from the City of […]
Jacob Wirth
Historic German beer hall Jacob Wirth plans to reopen after two fires caused years of closure. Owners are pursuing a $5.5 million restoration with construction expected to begin later in 2026, taking approximately one year. Potential reopening is late 2027 or early 2028. Project includes preservation of historic property plus five residential apartments on upper […]
Haven Hot Chicken
Haven Hot Chicken signed a three-unit franchise agreement with Nate and Whitney Tupper of 1779 Hot Ventures, LLC. Locations planned for Springfield, West Springfield, and Chicopee, MA. First location expected to open late 2026. Franchisees also operate a Jersey Mike’s Subs in Longmeadow. Rob LaTronica is chief quality officer and co-founder of Haven Hot Chicken.
BIRDCODE
Connecticut-based Nashville hot chicken fast-casual chain opening its first Massachusetts location and seventh overall at 1978 Washington Street in Hanover. Slated to open mid-to-late September 2026. Will offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery. A franchisee team is leading the Massachusetts expansion, with plans for 7-10 locations statewide by end of 2027. Founded by Phil and Brandi […]
Paris Baguette
South Korean bakery-café chain opening flagship Massachusetts location at 253 Hartford Ave in Bellingham, adjacent to Whole Foods. Nearly 4,300 sq ft. Tentative soft opening June 29, 2026 with grand opening to follow pending final inspections. Franchisees Ankur Sahni and Megha Arora-Sahni plan an eight-unit expansion across Massachusetts. Second location planned for Mansfield ahead of […]