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Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Restaurant chain Denny's plans to shut down as many as 150 of its locations. The company said half of the underperforming outlets will close by the end of the calendar year and the others will go out of business in 2025. Specific restaurants slated for closure have not yet been announced. In announcing the move, Denny's said customers have been ordering from restaurants less often. In addition to the closures, Denny’s will trim the number of items on its menu from 97 to 46 and no longer require outlets to be open 24/7, according to a CNN report. Founded in 1954 in California as Dann…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
TGI Friday's Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including New England Location TGI Friday's Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including New England Location
TGI Friday's Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including New England Location Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. Click here for a new, updated story: TGI Friday's Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Ceda…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Western Mass Closing After 50 Years In Business 'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Western Mass Closing After 50 Years In Business
'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Western Mass Closing After 50 Years In Business A popular Western Massachusetts restaurant serving Chinese/Polynesian fusion is set to close after more than 50 years in business. Berkshire County eatery Luau Hale Restaurant – located in Lenox at 365 Pittsfield Road – will serve its last customer on Saturday, March 30. “It is with deep regret that I have to announce the closing of the Luau. It has been our honor and privilege to be a part of this community for decades,” the owners said on Facebook. “Watching generations of Berkshire locals sharing food, drink, laughs and life with us. From holidays and weddings to birthdays and funera…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Popular Western Mass Pizzeria To Close After 50 Years Popular Western Mass Pizzeria To Close After 50 Years
Popular Western Mass Pizzeria To Close After 50 Years A beloved pizzeria in Hampden County announced it will close its doors for good on Tuesday, March 5.  Elm Pizzeria, at 38 N. Elm St. in Westfield, has been in business for 50 years, but the owners — brothers Nick and Steve Theodorakis — decided to sell the property to Westfield Electroplating Company, according to WWLP.  The brothers intended to close on Wednesday, March 6, but overwhelming customer support has deleted their supplies, the restaurant said on its Facebook page.  We will be open tomorrow at 11am. We had originally planned to be open until Wednesd…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Western Mass Restaurant To Temporarily Close; Owners Plan Revamp, Work On New Eatery Western Mass Restaurant To Temporarily Close; Owners Plan Revamp, Work On New Eatery
Western Mass Restaurant To Temporarily Close; Owners Plan Revamp, Work On New Eatery The owners of The Federal in Hampden County said they would close one of their locations beginning later this month as they update the restaurant and prepare to launch another eatery. Michael Presnal, executive chef and co-owner of The Federal, said in a news release that the 135 Cooper Street restaurant would close on Feb. 24 for an undisclosed period of time.  "We have made small updates to the restaurant since opening 22 years ago, but we are at a point where we’d like to reimagine the physical and operational aspects of The Federal Restaurant," he said in a news …

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple
Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple In his quest to "try them all until we've tried them all," Dave Portnoy recently reviewed a Stoughton staple set to close after nearly 70 years in business.  Portnoy visited Denneno's Pizza at 545 Pearl Street earlier this month. The beloved pizza restaurant will close its doors on Dec. 31, ending a 68-year run. But he almost left empty-handed if not for the kindness of a Canton woman who gave him one of her pies so he could try it for himself.  Dave Portnoy goes to Denneno's Pizza, a 68-year-old Stoughton pizzeria, before its doors forever on December 31st, and meets the nic…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Holyoke Community Rallies To Save Greek Place As Owners Face Eviction After 40 Years Holyoke Community Rallies To Save Greek Place As Owners Face Eviction After 40 Years
Holyoke Community Rallies To Save Greek Place As Owners Face Eviction After 40 Years The Greek Place, which has been a staple at the Holyoke Mall for over 40 years, is closing its doors on Thursday, Nov. 30, after receiving an eviction notice from the mall’s owners. “When I read it, I couldn’t believe it,” owner Maria Muche told MassLive, in shock. “This is not real. And I put it in the seat next to me. Two days later, I went back in my car, saw the letter, and read it. It started sinking in.” Muche haș run the business since Dec. 13, 1979, according to The Greek Place’s Facebook page. But Pyramid Management Group had other goals to expand the mall. Don’t want to mak…

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by Khier Casino
News
20-Year-Old Chinese Restaurant In Western Mass Closes Its Doors 20-Year-Old Chinese Restaurant In Western Mass Closes Its Doors
20-Year-Old Chinese Restaurant In Western Mass Closes Its Doors A 20-year-old family-run Chinese restaurant in Hampshire County announced that it has shuttered its doors.  Related: Springfield Foodies Fight Over Best Chinese Food In City China Wok Express in Northampton, which boasts several glowing reviews on Google and Yelp!, announced that it had closed on Oct. 30 on Facebook.  Dear Friends,We are announcing the closing of China Wok Express. The last day of business will be Monday, October 30th, 2023. We want to thank all of you for supporting us over the past two decades. Some of you may have just found us, while others have been din…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
$2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: CT Restaurant Closes After Owner's Sentencing $2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: CT Restaurant Closes After Owner's Sentencing
$2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: CT Restaurant Closes After Owner's Sentencing A popular Connecticut restaurant has closed months after its part-owner's sentencing in a $2 million tax fraud scheme. Hartford County staple Ginza Japanese Restaurant posted on the door of its Wintonbury Mall hibachi location in Bloomfield that Friday, June 30 was its last day in business. The eatery cited an ending lease for its closure and thanked customers for their support through the years. Federal prosecutors say Ginza's part-owner, William Chen, and others who worked at Ginza and various area restaurants, deleted cash transactions to reduce the gross receipts and the amou…

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by Daily Voice
Business
Popular Restaurant Closes Flagship Location In CT: 'Too Much For Us To Bear' Popular Restaurant Closes Flagship Location In CT: 'Too Much For Us To Bear'
Popular Restaurant Closes Flagship Location In CT: 'Too Much For Us To Bear' New, updated story: Popular Restaurant Closes Last Location In Vernon After 'Last Few, Very Difficult Years' After much deliberation, a beloved restaurant in Connecticut has decided to close its flagship location.  Hartford County staple Lucky Taco, located in Manchester at 829 Main St., announced on Sunday, March 12 that it would be permanently closing its original location after almost nine years in business.  On social media, the business's staff said that the decision to close the eatery was made after "long and careful consideration of where we've come and where we are going."  "The…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says
Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says A restaurant in Windham County known for its unique vegan options will soon be taking a sabbatical.  Not Only Juice Marketplace and Kitchen, located in Willimantic at 790 Main St. (Route 66), will be closing at the end of March after eight years, according to a Facebook post from the business.  The restaurant's owner said that after going through personal hardships for more than a year, they came to the conclusion that they had completed what they set out to achieve through the eatery.  "That conclusion has been such a great relief and has allowed me to acknowledge that I am simply done wi…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Throwback Diner In New Milford Closes Suddenly: Report Throwback Diner In New Milford Closes Suddenly: Report
Throwback Diner In New Milford Closes Suddenly: Report DinerLuxe, a well-known eatery in Litchfield County, shuttered its doors earlier this month with little warning to the community or its staff, i95rock.com reported.   The restaurant, which hailed itself as "An American Classic," opened in 2014 in New Milford at 108 Danbury Road as a throwback to the 1950s diner. Owners posted no notice about the closure on any of their social media sites, and most residents heard about the closure through a Facebook post, the outlet reported.  The post announced that DinerLuxe's owners only gave its staff little heads up that they would soon be unemployed. …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business
Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business The owner of a popular Connecticut restaurant announced plans to close the business due to the hardships of the past few years. Litchfield County staple The Cookhouse, located in New Milford, is set to permanently close on New Year's Day, owner Rob Ryder announced on Wednesday, Dec. 14. "We have had 25 wonderful years serving New Milford, Litchfield County & greater Connecticut, but our business has never recovered from COVID," he said.   The restaurant is known for its "barbecue, brisket, and brews," offering dishes including a prime rib sandwich, a beef brisket platter…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business 'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business
'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business The owners of a Connecticut eatery announced the closure of their restaurant after two decades in business and shared plans to pursue new opportunities within the community. Hartford County staple Cugino's Restaurant, located in the town of Farmington, has closed, the owners announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6. "We want to express our gratitude to our community for supporting our business over the past 20+ years," the announcement reads. "Despite our successes and best efforts, we could not come to a lease agreement with the new property owner. As a result, we were recently put into a position to…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
A 'Salem Staple': North Shore Chinese Restaurant Closing After 50 Years A 'Salem Staple': North Shore Chinese Restaurant Closing After 50 Years
A 'Salem Staple': North Shore Chinese Restaurant Closing After 50 Years A popular Chinese foot restaurant on the North Shore is closing after 50 years of business, Boston.com reports.  Salem Lowe in Salem will be officially closing their doors on August 14, according to a Facebook post. The restaurant has been a main staple in Salem Willows Park for over 50 years, Boston.com reports.   August 14 will never be the same again ! Posted by Boston’s Wicked North Shore on Thursday, July 14, 2022 The closing comes as owner David Yee is retiring and has already sold the property, the outlet reports. Yee told the outlet about the impact Salem Lowe has had on the l…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run 'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run
'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run A family-run restaurant in Western Massachusetts has made the difficult decision to close after 34 years of service.  Fernandez Family Restaurant in Holyoke announced they will be officially closing their doors on Friday, July 22, the family said on Facebook.  The family thanked their loyal clientele for supporting them through "uncertain times" and said this was not an easy decision.  "This is a bittersweet time for us, as this has become our second home and to many that have walked through our doors, generation after generation," the family said. "Thank you for letting us …

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by David Cifarelli
Business
'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire 'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire
'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire The owners of a Connecticut restaurant announced the business has permanently closed following a fire. Gramma's Comfort Foods, located in Tolland County, has closed as of Monday, June 20, the owners announced in a Facebook post. The restaurant was located at 452 Stafford Road in Mansfield Center. "Saddens me to let y'all know Grammas is permanently closed due to Structure Fire," the announcement reads. "Please pray for us as we are devastated. We love you all that supported over the 4.5 years." The owners added that they hope to open a new establishment at some point in the future.

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations
Owners Of CT Family Restaurant Announce 'Difficult Decision' To Close Two Locations A restaurant has officially closed two of its locations. The owners of Chip's Family Restaurant made the announcement on Friday, June 3, saying the Chip's Southington and Wethersfield locations in Hartford County were closed. “My brother George built Chip’s Family Restaurant on three fundamental principles: quality, service, and community,” said Dina Bajko, owner of Chip’s Orange and Fairfield locations. “Closing our Southington and Wethersfield locations was a very difficult decision; however, this decision is absolutely consistent with my brother George’s much larger strategic vision for …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Massachusetts Eatery Closes, New Owners Set To Take Over Space Massachusetts Eatery Closes, New Owners Set To Take Over Space
Massachusetts Eatery Closes, New Owners Set To Take Over Space Change is in the air as a Massachusetts restaurant has closed, with new owners coming soon to the location. The owners of Park Grill & Spirits in Worcester announced on its Facebook page that the last day of business was Sunday, May 15. The restaurant was located at 257 Park Ave. in Worcester. The owners said they plan to retire from the hospitality industry, and new owners will soon take over the space. "Great new owners soon," the announcement reads. "Details to follow. Thank you for years of loyal patronage & one hell of a ride!"

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Family-Owned Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes Family-Owned Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes
Family-Owned Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes A family-owned restaurant in Connecticut has permanently closed. The owners of Hartford County eatery Seed 41, located in Collinsville, announced the closure in a post on the restaurant's website. "Much to our dismay we have made the decision to close the restaurant permanently," the owners said. "We want to sincerely thank you for the many years of continued support in our businesses and family!" The restaurant was located at 41 Bridge St., the former location of Francesca's Wine Bar & Bistro. The owners said customers can receive reimbursement for unused gift certificates …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular CT Eatery Closed Due To Damage From Henri Popular CT Eatery Closed Due To Damage From Henri
Popular CT Eatery Closed Due To Damage From Henri A popular Connecticut eatery is closed due to the effects of Henri when a large tree fell on the roof causing damage. A tree fell across the Litchfield County breakfast and brunch hotspot in the middle of Sunday brunch at Cara-Bean, in Watertown, said owner Jasmine Benjamin Jeffrey. The large tree destroyed the restaurant's vent hood, but no one inside was injured. Unfortunately, the restaurant, located at 49 DeForest St., can't operate without a vent hood so they are closed, Benjamin Jeffrey said. "Hopefully, we will reopen later in the week," she said. "Our town workers are awesome…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
'We Do Not Have A Drive-Thru' Crash Temporarily Closes BBQ Restaurant 'We Do Not Have A Drive-Thru' Crash Temporarily Closes BBQ Restaurant
'We Do Not Have A Drive-Thru' Crash Temporarily Closes BBQ Restaurant A popular Worcester barbecue restaurant is closed for the foreseeable future after a vehicle plowed through its front door.  Two cars collided at the intersection of Park Avenue and Chandler Street outside B.T.'s Fried Chicken and BBQ at 318 Park Ave. at 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27, propelling one of the vehicles into the eatery. The crash is still under investigation, according to the eatery's owners, and no one was hurt.  The restaurant posted a surveillance video of the crash online.  "For those that were curious, unfortunately, we do not have a drive-thru," wrote the re…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
Third Downtown Hartford Restaurant Closing For Good Due To COVID-19 Third Downtown Hartford Restaurant Closing For Good Due To COVID-19
Third Downtown Hartford Restaurant Closing For Good Due To Covid-19 Ted’s Montana Grill has permanently closed its Hartford location. The steakhouse chain, named for Ted Turner who founded CNN and Turner Classic Movies, has 35 locations across the U.S. The Front Street location in Hartford is closed, now, after six years in business. "We made the difficult decision to close our downtown Hartford location,"cCo-founder and CEO George McKerrow told the Hartford Business Journal. “As we look to grow our company, this is the best decision for the future of Ted’s.” The Ted’s in South Windsor, Connecticut, and Westborough, Massachusetts will remain open. The …

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Popular 87-Year-Old Family Restaurant In Central Mass To Close 'In Near Future' Popular 87-Year-Old Family Restaurant In Central Mass To Close 'In Near Future'
Popular 87-Year-Old Family Restaurant In Central Mass To Close 'In Near Future' An 87-year-old family-run restaurant is calling it quits as many eateries struggle to stay alive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carbone’s Restaurant in Hopkinton announced Wednesday, Sept. 2, that the restaurant will be closed “sometime in the near future.” “There are many reasons that went into this decision,” said owner Peter Carbone and MaryAnn Lorentzen. It’s a decision “that we are not taking lightly and that we share with a great deal of sadness.” The restaurant has been in the Carbone family for three generations serving Italian food to Central Massachusetts. Owners expressed grati…

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by Kristin Palpini