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The Bone
The Bone (originally The Chicken Bone) in Framingham, Massachusetts has closed. It closed in November 2014 — 3 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 72% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Bad To The Bone" |
| Season | Season 1, Episode 7 |
| Originally aired | August 28, 2011 |
| Original name | The Chicken Bone |
| Relaunched as | The Bone |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Framingham, Massachusetts |
| Address | 358 Waverly St Framingham, MA 01702 |
| Yelp | As The Chicken Bone |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 28, 2011Bar Rescue episode “Bad To The Bone” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Chicken Bone, relaunched as The Bone, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- November 2014Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Chicken Bone as The Bone.
The Chicken Bone, relaunched as The Bone, closed in November 2014. The owners had reverted to the original name, suspended operations for the summer and were unable to reopen, later listing the business for sale at $175,000.
What happened next
Post-rescue reviews of The Bone were mixed, and the bar held a rating of around three stars on Yelp, with customers praising the wings while questioning the value. The bar later reverted to its original name, The Chicken Bone, restoring the large menu and much of the original decor. After a slow summer season, the owners suspended operations for the summer, and the reopening was repeatedly delayed, in part over permitting. The bar never reopened and closed in November 2014, a little over three years after the episode aired. The owners blamed the closure on the local economy and rising costs, and listed the business for sale at $175,000.
Quick answers
Is The Bone still open?
The Bone (originally The Chicken Bone) in Framingham, Massachusetts has closed. It closed in November 2014 — 3 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 72% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Chicken Bone?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Chicken Bone under a new name: The Bone. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 1, Episode 7 (“Bad To The Bone”), first aired August 28, 2011.
When did The Bone close?
The Bone closed in November 2014.
Where is The Bone located?
The Bone was located at 358 Waverly St Framingham, MA 01702.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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