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Former Starbucks To Be Demolished, Replaced With New Bank: CT Business News

Longtime Business Closes / CT's Top Restaurants, Chefs Of 2025 / Downtown Landmark Celebrates 50 Years / Stop & Shop Closing Store & More...

There was plenty of business news across Connecticut. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Former Starbucks To Be Demolished, Replaced With New Bank

A civil engineer working for the property owner confirmed the former Starbucks will be demolished and a new bank will be built in its place.>>>Read More.


Local Business Closes After Nearly 50 Years, Owner Says

Employees will be laid off too, according to a filing with the state.>>>Read More.

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Here Are The Top Restaurants And Chefs Of 2025 All Across Connecticut

Numerous local chefs and restaurants won awards. Here is the full list.>>>Read More.


Famed Downtown Landmark Celebrates Half-Century

Opened by Charles Negaro Sr., a "simple" bookstore until 1981 when he added a café, "pioneering a breakthrough in local retail innovation.">>>Read More.

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Panera Bread Opens New Location

The restaurant, which includes a drive-thru, has officially opened its new location.>>>Read More.


Stop & Shop To Close Store, Calls It A ‘Difficult Decision’

The news of the closure seemingly came out of nowhere and company officials explain why they ended up making this decision.>>>Read More.


Legendary Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria To Open New Location: Here’s Where, When

"As a 100-year-old, family-owned brand, we take our time with site selection, focusing on quality over quantity, to ensure every new location delivers the same legendary experience," the beloved eatery’s family announced.>>>Read More.


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