2007
Boston Market's is acquired by Sun Capital Partners. Rick Arras named President and Chief Executive Officer.

2006
Boston Market's chilled, ready-to-heat menu items are available in 1,300 supermarkets.

2005
Boston Market introduces a line of chilled, ready-to-heat menu items available in supermarkets and introduces roasted sirloin to its restaurant menu.

2002
Boston Market launches national catering program.

2000
McDonald's Corporation purchases Boston Market chain.

1999
The H.J. Heinz Company unveils Boston Market Home Style Meals, a line of premium frozen meals sold in grocery stores across the country.

1998
Boston Market files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

1995
Boston Chicken restaurants change their name to Boston Market to reflect the addition of ham, turkey and meat loaf. Company launches ready-to-heat banquet meals for the holidays.

1993
Boston Chicken, Inc. goes public with 217 stores and revenues of $43 million.

1992
Company name shortened to Boston Chicken, Inc.

1991
Boston Chicken Sales rise to nearly $21 million.

1989
Cores and Kolow partner with George Naddaff to create New Boston Chicken Inc. with plans to expand.

1985
Boston Chicken is established by Arthur Cores and Steven Kolow. The first restaurant opens in Newton, Mass.

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