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A&B Burgers Boston location drops off city licence list

A&B Burgers Boston location drops off city licence list

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Missing from two consecutive readings of active food establishment licences as of October 25

Today: Licence missing from two consecutive readings

Overview

Updated 1 hour ago

A&B Burgers' Boston location at 97 Beverly St. has vanished from the city's active food establishment licence list. The restaurant last appeared on the list on October 23 and has been missing from two consecutive readings since. The licence, dated July 16, 2018, is no longer listed.

This is an indication, not confirmation, of closure. A licence can lapse for reasons other than closing, but the pattern suggests the West End burger spot, known for its burgers and milkshakes near TD Garden, may have shut its doors. If so, it would end a seven-year run.

Why it matters

If the Boston location is truly closed, West End residents and TD Garden visitors lose a popular burger destination.

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Consecutive readings missing from licence list
The restaurant has been absent from two consecutive city licence list readings.

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Timeline

July 2018 October 2026

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  1. Licence missing from two consecutive readings

    Today Licensing

    The restaurant is absent from the active licence list for a second consecutive check, indicating the licence has lapsed.

  2. Last appearance on city licence list

    Licensing

    A&B Burgers at 97 Beverly appears on the city's active food establishment licence list for the final recorded time.

  3. Both A&B locations close temporarily after COVID exposure

    Health

    A worker tests positive, forcing the Boston and Beverly restaurants to close for sanitization and testing.

  4. A&B Burgers opens in Boston's West End

    Opening

    The Beverly-based burger spot opens its second location at 101 Beverly St., near TD Garden.

  5. City issues licence to A&B Burgers at 97 Beverly

    Licensing

    Boston grants a food establishment licence to the address, dated July 16, 2018.

Scenarios

1

A&B Burgers Boston permanently closes

Likely Resolves by Jan 25, 2027

Discussed by: Local food media and residents tracking the licence list

The licence lapse reflects an actual closure. The restaurant either announces it, or the Beverly location also disappears from the list. The pattern of two missing readings suggests operations ceased.

2

Licence lapse is administrative; restaurant reopens

Unlikely Resolves by Jan 25, 2027

Discussed by: City licensing officials

The city may have missed renewing the licence, or the restaurant filed for an extension. If so, the licence will reappear or a new one will be issued.

3

Restaurant relocates within Boston

Unlikely Resolves by Apr 25, 2027

Discussed by: Eater Boston and food industry watchers

A&B Burgers may have closed its current space to move to a new West End location, pending a new licence.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

May 2020

COVID-19 shutdown (2020)

A worker at A&B Burgers tested positive for COVID-19, forcing both the Boston and Beverly locations to close temporarily for sanitization and employee testing.

Then

The restaurants closed for about two weeks and reopened in June 2020.

Now

Demonstrated the business's ability to handle crisis and its commitment to employee welfare.

Why this matters now

Shows that the current licence lapse could be temporary, not permanent, as the restaurant previously recovered from a forced closure.

February 2019

Expansion from Beverly to Boston (2019)

After years in Beverly, A&B Burgers opened a second location in Boston's West End near TD Garden, its first expansion.

Then

Broadened its customer base and gained a prime location.

Now

Established the brand as a regional burger destination.

Why this matters now

The Boston location was a major growth step; its possible loss would be a reversal of that expansion.

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