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Financing

New Jersey orders the closure of 27 Boston Market restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2023

The state’s Department of Labor fined the company $2.6 million in unpaid wages, liquidated damages and administrative penalties. It is the latest in a series of setbacks for the collapsing chain.

Operations

Why Boston Market was once what other chains wanted to be

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The brand is currently slogging through a challenging chapter. How did it land in such straits after such a hyped beginning?

Financing

At Boston Market, closed locations, lawsuits and bad Yelp reviews

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2023

The fast-casual chain appears to be deteriorating as locations shut down, vendors file lawsuits, workers go unpaid and managers get their supplies from Sam’s Club.

Financing

US Foods and other vendors sue Boston Market

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2023

The fast-casual chain is facing several lawsuits from vendors and landlords, including its former owner McDonald’s, over past-due bills. Employees say the company mostly stopped paying wages in June.

Food

Chicken suppliers agree to pay Washington $36M to settle price-fixing allegations

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2023

The state says it is developing a system now to channel the money down to the victims, which include restaurant chains.

Food

Boston Market’s new chicken nuggets answer the call for handhelds

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 19, 2022

Behind the Menu: The fast-casual chain transforms its iconic rotisserie chicken into bite-size portions, positioning them as healthier nuggets.

Workforce

Worker shortages hit some Boston Market stores on Thanksgiving

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 29, 2021

Some customers who came to pick up prepaid dinners at the fast casual left empty handed due to “isolated instances of being extremely short-staffed,” the chain said.

Operations

Boston Market’s new owner is on pace to open two restaurants per week

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 20, 2021

Jay Pandya said he is well aware of the chain’s past troubles but this time, new units are being opened “strategically.”

Food

Menu favorites get tweaked and seasonal specials return

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2021

Taste Tracker: Boston Market launches a chicken sandwich, Panda Express brings back a Chinese New Year signature, Panera adds two new flatbreads and wings take off in new flavors and formats.

Food

Boston Market launches a late-night menu

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 26, 2020

The chain is adding sliders and bowls, available after 9 p.m.

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