Fans of the classic chain are getting a fresh dose of nostalgia as The Ground Round makes its return to Massachusetts\u2014minus the peanut-covered floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a long absence, the comeback arrives \u201cthis year,\u201d reviving memories of complimentary popcorn, plastic baseball-cap sundaes, and a cozy log-cabin vibe. Launched in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in 1969, the brand once topped 200 locations before filing for bankruptcy in 2004 and shrinking to just four restaurants. Now, owners Joseph and Nachi Shea have reopened the first Massachusetts location in decades, aiming to honor the past while updating the experience. Who\u2019s most excited\u2014kids or the grown-ups reliving Little League nights?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patrons remember the popcorn on every table and the carefree spirit that made group outings easy. \u201cWhat I remember is going there with my teammates after your games,\u201d Joseph Shea said, via Boston.com. \u201cIt was the place you went with your group of friends.\u201d However, the reimagined concept balances memory with modern touches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company puts it plainly: \u201cThe re-imagined and reinvented Ground Round successfully honors it’s legacy while catering to a modern dining experience.\u201d Here, you have the key timeline and milestones of The Ground Round from launch to bankruptcy and rebirth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n