Food industry experts are tracking growth in new restaurant openings in Massachusetts, just a few years after a tough period for local eateries. A lot of the new openings are replacing spots that closed down during the pandemic, though, and restauranteurs are looking at areas outside of Boston when planning their next location. Take Dedham, for example. If you take…
Take Dedham, for example.
"Previously there was a little bit of a pause in the restaurant business," senior planner for Dedham Michelle Tinger said."But now things are a little different, being outside of COVID, people want to get out there more... And as a result we’re seeing a big increase in restaurants within Dedham." More restaurants are eyeing suburban communities like Dedham, according to the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, in part because of the lower cost.
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