Fall River Boston Market still open but workers say they aren’t getting paid

One of the few healthier fast-food options in the City of Fall River may still be open, but employees claim that they are not being compensated.

Back in August, the Fall River Boston Market® located at 30 12th Street was possibly closing after a sign left taped to the front door stated that the location would be shut down permanently on September 3rd unless the company paid over $290,000 in back rent.

The location is still open, however, a sign taped to the drive through on November 1st insinuates that workers are not getting paid.

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Also in August, WCVB reported that employees at some Boston Market® locations in Massachusetts were stating that they had not been paid in a month among a multitude of lawsuits from suppliers and employees trying to get paid.

The fast-food chain had previously closed the Fall River eatery in early April of 2020 until further notice and reopened in May. The location’s Facebook page had stated at the time that the restaurant was permanently closed, and the corporate website had removed the Fall River Boston Market® from their web page. They have since been added back.

Also in May of 2020, Boston Market® announced that it had been acquired by Engage Brands, LLC, one of the Rohan Group of Companies, owned by real estate investor and restaurant operator, Jignesh (Jay) Pandya of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Engage Brands assumed ownership of Boston Market®, purchasing the brand from affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Those still waiting on a paycheck from Boston Market can try contacting the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office online or by calling 617-727-3465.