Bertucci's Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Closes Four Massachusetts Locations

Bertucci's, the Italian restaurant chain founded in Massachusetts in 1981, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time since 2018, citing declining consumer demand for traditional casual dining and rising food costs. The company has closed four Massachusetts locations—Braintree, Mansfield, North Andover, and Norwood—leaving only 10 restaurants in the state and a handful in other states. Bertucci's once operated 80 locations as recently as 2018, but the chain has seen a steep decline in sales and patronage. As part of its reorganization strategy, Bertucci's is introducing a new fast-casual concept called Bertucci's Pronto in Boston, aiming to adapt to shifting dining trends. Despite closures, the company assures loyal customers that remaining locations will continue to operate. The closures have prompted reflections from longtime patrons who recall the chain's once-prominent role in local communities.