Business Matters: Central Mass. by the Numbers, Sunday, Oct. 18
Local Restaurant Transfers and Closures
Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports on recent business changes in the area:
- Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern: Joseph and Ben Kaplan have been approved to transfer the restaurant's alcohol license and apply for entertainment licenses.
- Little Anthony’s Restaurant: Owners Walter and Marla LaGrassa announced the closure of their Winchendon restaurant on Facebook, promising to honor catering commitments.
- Coldstuff Ice Cream: A Facebook post by co-owner David Forgit expressed outrage after a customer complained about a 20-cent price difference for a sundae, generating over 22,000 comments of support.
Housing Development and Contract Changes
Optiline Enterprises, a subcontractor previously in violation of Worcester's responsible development ordinance, has been removed from a 364-unit housing development at 274 Franklin St. due to labor law violations. The developers will hire a new drywall contractor.
New Chick-fil-A Opening
Chick-fil-A officially opened its newest restaurant in Leominster's Twin City Plaza (905 Merriam Ave.) on Oct. 8, with a "Moove-In Party" inviting customers to dress as cows or wear cow-spotted attire for a chance to win a free entrée or kid's meal. The restaurant is expected to bring 100 full- and part-time jobs to the area.