Popular Chicken Chain, International Sandwich Shop Eye Openings: MA Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.

This week, we learned that Framingham is set to welcome two popular businesses, with at least one opening before the end of the month.

Raising Cane's, the fast-growing chicken chain, will open on May 20, the business announced. Meanwhile, Marylou's Coffee has joined onto a new convenience store and gas station project, meaning the MetroWest will get another location.

Shoppers World also has new restaurants opening by the end of the year, and a popular Italian-style sandwich spot you've seen all over social media will open in Boston.

Here's what else was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• Popular Fast-Casual Chain Opens Chelmsford Eatery
• Trio Of New Restaurants Opening In Natick Shoppers World
• Raising Cane's Sets Framingham Opening Day
• New England's Favorite Gas Station Coffee Is Coming To Framingham
• MA Bakery Unveils Sweet And Boozy Collaboration For Mother's Day
• Popular Sandwich Shop Brings Taste Of Italy To Boston: Report
• Luke's Lobster Returns To Provincetown For Summer 2025
• 6 MA Eateries Among 100 Best Brunch Spots For Mother’s Day: New List
• Meat Market Charts Opening In Burlington Space
• How Much MA Pays For Groceries Might Surprise You
• Once-Mighty Pizza Chain To Close 4 More MA Locations
• French Restaurant Says Goodbye To Brookline: Report
• MA Restaurant Chain Celebrates Nurses Week With Free Food: Cheap Eats