What Business Would You Like to See Open in Waltham in 2013?

Waltham saw several businesses open and close in 2012 -- what will the Waltham business landscape look like in 2013?

What Business Would You Like to See Open in Waltham in 2013?

Waltham saw several businesses open and close in 2012 -- what will the Waltham business landscape look like in 2013?

With several major retail districts and multiple shopping shopping centers, the business landscape in Waltham is always changing.  Over the last year, Waltham saw plans for more stores arise. Five Guys, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Market Basket and more have all proposed new locations for Waltham. TELL US: What new businesses would you like to see move into Waltham in 2013? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. As our Visions for Vacancies feature shows, there are still plenty of empty storefronts in the city to fill. 

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cliff grenon

1:26 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2013

You must really like kids Paul eh?   more ›

Which Waltham Businesses Are You Excited To See Open in 2013?

Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Many businesses are slated to open in Waltham in 2013, including a new Panera Bread, Chipotle, Five Guys, and maybe even some new tenants at the former Polaroid site. Undoubtedly, you are excited to have more places to choose from when you are hungry or are looking for social night out! In the comments section below, tell us which stores you are most excited to see open this coming year! 

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Is GNC Store Coming to Waltham?

A national nutrition supplement retailer is coming to Waltham.

GNC, a national nutrition supllement retailer, plans to open a store in Waltham. GNC plans to open at 1030 Main St., known as the Main Street Markpetplace. A sign for the store was hanging during a Wednesday, Dec. 12 visit to the site and the company appears on a list of tenants for the site, according to the site's realtor, The Dartmouth Company. No listing for the new store appears on GNC's website.  The new plaza has come under recent scrutiny for mistakes in construction that could impact the proposed Five Guys, Panera Bread and Chipotle.

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LETTER: Chipotle/Five Guys/Panera Building Issues Are Developer's Fault

See what City Councilor Robert Logan has to say on the recent controversy around the Main Street Marketplace.

The following is a letter to the editor from City Councilor Robert Logan. This is in response to the various comments posted under the article “Delays For Five Guys/Panera/Chipotle Opening?” I am somewhat reluctant to even bother responding because most of the comments have been posted by wise crackers who think they have all the answers, but don’t have a clue what they are talking about. However, for the benefit of those intelligent few who have attempted to engage in some level of civil discourse, here is the story. FACT: The delays have all been the fault of the developer/property owner. There three “fast-food” special permits currently pending before the City Council -- Panera Bread, Five Guys and Chipotle. However, before these were …

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Building Mistakes Made at Potential Five Guys/Chipotle/Panera Complex

The plans for a Five Guys, Chipotle and Panera Bread in Waltham have hit a snag.

Mistakes in the construction of the new shopping complex at 1030 Main St. are forcing city officials to further review and correct previously approved plans for the site, according to city officials. Lack of fencing, placement of an unapproved drive-thru windows and other mistakes forced Five Guys, Panera Bread and Chipotle and City Councilors to request more time to review the companies' requests for fast food permits at the site, according to City Councilor Ed Tarallo, who chairs the city's Rules & Ordiance Committee overseeing the permit requests. All three eateries have plans to open at the site, which is known as the Main Street Marketplace. The mistakes did not appear on the plans originally approved by the City Council. As a result …

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Delays For Five Guys/Panera/Chipotle Opening?

An update on the proposals for three eateries in Waltham.

Mistakes in construction of the new Main Street Marketplace have thrown a wrinkle into the plans for a new Five Guys, Panera Bread and Chipotle.  As a result, the Waltham City Council has approved giving the three companies more time to review and receive their special fast food permits required to operate a fast food or "fast casual" eatery in Waltham. All three stores would be located at the new shopping plaza at 1030 Main St. City Councilor Ed Tarallo, who chairs the city's Ordinance & Rules Committee that has been reviewing the applications, said more review is needed due to the tenant's spaces being built in violation of previously approved site conditions. He did not elaborate further.  iParty and Doctors Express are already …

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Kristine Munroe

1:10 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013

Any updates on this? They have until today to decide on the Five Guys permit, at least.   more ›

What's Going On With Proposed Panera Bread in Waltham?

An update on the proposed second Panera Bread in Waltham.

Panera Bread proposed a second location in Waltham months ago, but what has happened since then? Well, months after their June hearing for a special fast food permit to open a a new location at the new Main Street Marketplace at 1030 Main St., the city's Rules & Ordinance Committee and Panera Bread are asking for more time to review the application, according to city council records. No reason was immediately given for the request. Panera Bread tweeted on Wednesday, Dec. 5, that it was aiming to open the new location in March, if "all goes according to plan."  More information may be revealed during the Monday, Dec. 10 City Council meeting. 

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What's Happening

Five Things You Need to Know: Nov. 19

See what is happening today in Waltham.

Today's weather forecast - 50 degrees and sunny. Panera Bread in Waltham will host an event to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Medicare open enrollment ends soon! Do you think the Waltham schools should join Facebook/Twitter? To stay up to date with Waltham news, be sure to sign up for our free newsletter!

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New Store Coming to Waltham

Find out which company has plans for the Main Street Marketplace.

A European Wax Center location is coming to the Main Street Marketplace in Waltham, according to the company's website.  On its website, the company lists a new location as opening at the new plaza in Feburary of 2013. The company, which has 385 locations nationwide, offers female grooming services.  Five Guys, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Doctors Express and Massage Envy also plan to open locations at the plaza. 

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