7 businesses and restaurants open and close in South Jersey

SOUTH JERSEY – What’s opening, what’s closing and what’s on the way to South Jersey? Here are some of the economic stories that made headlines in the region last week.

Santucci’s pizza is here

Santucci’s Original Square Pizza quietly opened a long-awaited location in Cherry Hill. The Santucci family invented pizza throughout the greater Philadelphia area by cooking it in a square pan and placing the sauce over the cheese. Read more about Patch.

Bakery closes just months after expansion

Tesoro Macaron Bakery is closing its Collingswood location, which opened earlier this year. The flagship location in Swedesboro will remain. Read more about Patch.

Huge sporting goods store with grass field for Cherry Hill Mall property

The longtime office building on the Cherry Hill Mall property will be demolished and replaced with a massive sporting goods store with an outdoor grass field. The building plan is reviewed by the Zoning Board. Read more about Patch.

New brunch spot

First Watch, a national restaurant chain specializing in daytime dining, has opened a location in Sicklerville. The Florida-based chain offers a variety of breakfast, brunch and lunch options, as well as homemade juices at the indoor bar. Read more about Patch.

New Bao, dumpling restaurant opened

Bao Mama, which specializes in handmade bao and dumplings, has opened in Cherry Hill. Read more about Patch.

Walmart is closing another warehouse in South Jersey

Walmart will lay off more than 100 employees as it closes another warehouse in South Jersey. The Sam’s Club fulfillment center in Swedesboro will close in March. Read more about Patch.

Gym will be permanently closed

Cherry Hill gym Esporta Fitness is set to close permanently next month. Read more about Patch.

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