CT BUSINESSES

30+ notable business closings in Connecticut in 2022

12 December 2022

The closed Cine-4 movie theater on Middletown Avenue in New Haven photographed on August 15. The theater was beloved by many patrons because of its popcorn, convenient location off I-91, cheap prices and the neighborhood feel. Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut Media

From restaurants to stores that have been around for decades, Connecticut saw many businesses close this year.

The Patagonia shop on 1 Broadway, part of the Shops at Yale in New Haven, Conn. closed on Aug. 21, 2022.

Martha Shanahan / Hearst Connecticut Media

Spring Glen Hardware, Hamden

Closing in January


Beadworks, Norwalk

Closing in December


Relay Bookhouse, Bethel

Closed in December


Bed Bath & Beyond, Stamford and Waterford

Closed in September


Peter Rogers Florist, Stamford

Closed in September

Business owner Peter Rogers looks upon his collection of flowers and plants at Peter Rogers Florist in Stamford, Conn. Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media

ShopRite, Waterbury

Closed in September


Patagonia, New Haven

Closed in August


Weigold Floor Covering, Torrington

Closed in July


Walmart, Guilford

Closed in May


Amazon 4-star, Norwalk

Closed in March


Banko’s Music, Ansonia

Closed in March


Regal Cinemas, Waterbury, Stonington, Branford

Closed in 2022


The Only Game in Town, North Haven

Closed in September


Cine 4, New Haven

Closed in August

Restaurants:



Carmine’s Ristorante Italiano, Shelton

Closing in December


Bertucci's, Newington, Avon and Darien

Closed in September and December


Blue State Coffee, New Haven, Hartford

Closed in November


Ninety Nine Restaurants, Cromwell, Groton and Stratford 

Closed in November


Sinapi's Pizza & Restaurant, Danbury

Closed in November


Nardelli's, Middletown

Closed in October 


PizzaCo, Stratford

Closed in October


Danny's Drive-In, Stratford

Closed in October


Denny's, Enfield, West Haven, Wethersfield and Vernon 

Closed in September and October


Bagel Barn, New Milford

Closed in September


Le Petit Café, Branford

Closed in August


Chip’s Family Restaurant, Southington and Wethersfield 

Closed in June


Express Pizza and Greco’s Bella Cucina, Greenwich

Closed in June


Sugar Bowl, Darien

Closed in June


Yuan Asian Cuisine, Ridgefield

Closed in June


Wafu, Southport

Closed in June


Sound Beach Pizza, Grill & Deli, Old Greenwich

Closed in May


Daiko Japanese Restaurant & Jerry-San’s Sushi Bar, West Haven

Closed in May


Veracious Brewing, Monroe

Closed in May


Taco Loco, Bridgeport

Closed in April


G-Zen, Branford

Closed in March


Kala Bistro, North Haven

Closed in February


30 Mile Brewing Company, Old Saybrook

Closed in January


Julia's Bakery, Orange

Closing at the end of the year


Bernard's, Ridgefield

Closing at the end of the year

Connecticut's Lyman Orchards Expands Hard Cider Into Massachusetts

5 August 2026
One of Connecticut's most recognizable family-owned businesses is bringing its hard cider beyond state lines. Middlefield-based Lyman Orchards has announced that its 1741 Hard Cider line is expanding into Massachusetts through a new distribution partnership with Quality Beverage, a division of the Martignetti Company. The move marks the first time the orchard's hard cider will be widely available outside of Connecticut.

Connecticut Updates Cannabis Laws: What Businesses Need to Know

3 August 2026
Connecticut has passed one of the biggest updates to its cannabis laws since legalization, bringing significant changes for cannabis operators, hemp businesses, retailers, investors, and infused beverage manufacturers. The new legislation expands opportunities in the industry while introducing stricter compliance requirements that many businesses will need to prepare for.
Rocky shoreline with a gravel path, wooden fence, and lush green trees on a cloudy day

Popular Connecticut Family Attraction Reopens After Devastating Flood

30 July 2026
After months of rebuilding, the owners have welcomed visitors back with restored attractions while maintaining the same experience that made it a favorite before the flood

Electric Boat Helping Drive Connecticut Manufacturing Job Growth

28 May 2026
Connecticut's manufacturing sector is showing signs of renewed momentum, and General Dynamics Electric Boat is playing a major role. The Groton-based submarine manufacturer has significantly expanded hiring in 2026, helping reverse manufacturing job losses seen over the past year. The company plans to hire approximately 8,000 new employees across its Connecticut and Rhode Island facilities this year as demand for Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines continues to grow.
Group of people talking near a chain-link fence, outdoors in a park, backlit by sunlight.

RiteWay Crack Repair Enters 2026 Stronger Than Ever with New Website and Expanded Operations

5 March 2026
If you operate a tennis court, pickleball complex, school facility, municipality, or sports complex, you already know one thing: cracks do not fix themselves. And once structural cracking begins, surface coatings alone will not stop it. That is where RiteWay Crack Repair separates itself from the rest of the industry.

Popular Wine Bar, Tapas Restaurant Closes In Norwalk After Nearly A Decade

22 February 2026
NORWALK, CT — A well-known local wine bar and tapas restaurant has permanently closed its doors in Norwalk after nearly ten years of operation at The Waypointe development. Barcelona Wine Bar, located at 515 West Avenue, served Norwalk residents and visitors from its Waypointe location until this past weekend, according to a company spokesperson.

Connecticut Residents Report Nearly Double the Scams in 2025, BBB Says

11 February 2026
CONNECTICUT — Residents in Connecticut filed nearly twice as many scam reports with the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker in 2025 compared to the previous year, with reported losses totaling about $2.6 million.
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