Boloco Closes as Remote Work Reshapes Dining | Durham News

Boloco’s final Boston location is shutting down on September 25, 2026, as the building converts to apartments — but this isn’t just a building change, it’s a symptom of a bigger shift. Once a nationwide burrito chain with nearly 25 locations, Boloco’s been quietly fading for years, forced to renegotiate leases and seek federal aid to survive. The real culprit? Remote and hybrid work. With 27% of remote-friendly workers now fully remote — up from just 8% in 2019 — downtown lunch crowds have vanished, leaving restaurants like Boloco scrambling. This isn’t just about one brand; it’s a nationwide rewrite of where people eat — and where businesses must adapt to stay open. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f0b5f5f98935382