Chick‑fil‑A Hits South Station + Pizza Spot To Close Hundreds Of Stores + Salad Chain Expands: MA Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round-up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings, and more in the state's dining scene.

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Popular chicken chain opening at this Boston train station

Chick-fil-A will open inside South Station, at 700 Atlantic Ave., in about four weeks. The location, which is now listed on its website, will open between the CVS Pharmacy and McDonald's on the train station's first level.

The eatery said it plans to open 12 to 15 more restaurants in Massachusetts through the end of 2027.

Sweetgreen opening first location in Worcester County

A Sweetgreen location is coming to The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury. The eatery has 25 locations in Massachusetts, and this marks its first in Worcester County.

The restaurant will be located at 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Suite 710, in Millbury, according to the company's website.

Major pizza chain closing hundreds of locations

Papa John's is planning to close hundreds of locations and lay off a portion of its corporate workforce as the company aims to cut costs and improve restaurant profitability, according to reports.

Approximately 300 underperforming locations will close by the end of 2027, with 200 closing by the end of this year, according to reports by National Restaurant News and CNN Business. The company did not provide a specific list of locations to be closed.

Burlington favorite eatery to open second location

A popular Burlington eatery announced its opening of a second location in South Boston.

Common Craft will open at the base of the South Standard apartments building, at 85 Damrell St. The restaurant, led by culinary director and 2019 James Beard Award winner Tony Messina, is slated to open in mid-March.

More Massachusetts Food News:

• This Is The Best Sandwich Joint In Massachusetts, New List Says
• Popular Milford Pizzeria Under New Ownership
• Worcester Seeks New Ideas For Union Station’s Grand Hall & Restaurant Future

Catch Up On Past Food Roundups:

• Beloved Pizza Shop Closing + Fast Food Giant Downsizing: MA Food Week
• Beloved Restaurant Among Top 40 In U.S. + New Food Spots Arrive At Airport
• National Pizza Chain Shuttering + Burger Spot Opening First MA Location
• Beloved Italian Spot Expands + Award-Winning Team Launches Hotel Restaurant