Boston Board Will Consider Blanchard’s Sale Wednesday
The Boston Licensing Board will review the proposed ownership transfer of the West Roxbury store.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Boston Licensing Board will hold a hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to consider the potential sale of the Blanchard’s location in West Roxbury. The proposed new owner, Bhavin Patel, intends to rename the historic establishment to Kappy’s.
Why it matters
The hearing represents a significant ownership shift for a retail location that has been held by the Elder and Corey family since the 1960s. Licensing board approval is a mandatory regulatory step required for business ownership transfers in the city.
The hearing for the store located at 418 Lagrange St. is scheduled as the 28th item on the board's upcoming agenda. This site is part of a legacy that began with the first company opening in Scollay Square in 1838.
The players
Boston Licensing Board
This municipal agency is responsible for reviewing and approving business ownership transfers and licensing applications within Boston.
Bhavin Patel
He is the proposed new owner seeking to acquire both the West Roxbury and Revere Blanchard’s locations.
Elder and Corey family
This family has maintained ownership of the West Roxbury Blanchard's location since the 1960s.
The details
The Boston Licensing Board hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and will determine if the ownership transfer can proceed. Bhavin Patel is also seeking to purchase another Blanchard’s location situated in Revere.
Timeline
The first Blanchard's opened in Scollay Square in 1838.
The Elder and Corey family acquired the store in the 1960s.
The Boston Licensing Board will hold a hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
The licensing board hearing begins at 10 a.m.
Market Landscape
The proposed acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation and ownership changes within the local retail sector. This move aligns with broader trends where independent businesses transition to new ownership structures under established regional operators.
Customers who frequent the West Roxbury location may see a change in store branding if the licensing board approves the transition to Kappy’s. The outcome of the hearing will dictate whether the ownership transfer moves forward as planned.
The takeaway
Retail ownership transfers require formal municipal approval to ensure regulatory compliance for new operators. Patrons should monitor public board updates to understand how changes in ownership might affect local store availability.
Further reading
Learn more about local business changes by visiting Boston Openings & Closings.
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Do you prefer that historic local business names remain unchanged when ownership transfers?
