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Pvolve fitness studio coming

 
A Pvolve (or PVOLVE as the marketers like to do it) fitness studio is readying to open at 251 Washington St. in Wellesley Hills within the Marathon Sports block. They’re aiming for a winter opening.

Pvolve touts low-impact, resistance-based workouts that combine strength, mobility, and stability training.

The business has dozens of locations mainly in the United States, and Wellesley will be the first Massachusetts one. Pvolve, started by Rachel Katzman in 2017, largely markets to women and plays up its partnership with celebrity Jennifer Aniston.

Pvolve issued a press release in fall of 2024 stating its plans to open a studio in Massachusetts, and Wellesley was among the communities named back then.
 

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Morgan Partners makes Inc. 5000 list

 
Congrats to financial services firm Morgan Partners, the only Wellesley business on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in the country. Morgan Partners is listed at 1,374, boasting 256% growth over three years. The company works with tech firms on mergers and acquisitions and in raising capital.
 

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Wellesley restaurants taking part in Dine Out Boston

A handful of Wellesley restaurants are taking part in Dine Out Boston, featuring prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. The event goes until Aug. 15.

Wellesley restaurants include:

• black & blue Steak and Crab
• Marden’s Table & Takeaway
• Papa Razzi
• Smith & Wollensky

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Large commercial real estate deals

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds reported that during the first half of 2026, 10 properties, a mix of commercial and residential, each sold for more than $20 million with an average price of $29.5 million.

• 978 Worcester St., Wellesley, home to the Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center and Dunkin’ Donuts, a two-story, approximately 25,000-square-foot medical office building along Route 9, sold in March for $25,550,000. The sale also included 36 rental apartments (including 9 affordable units) located behind the two-story 25,000 sq. ft. medical office and retail building.
• 324 Washington St., Wellesley, known as Phillips Park Apartments, a 49-unit apartment complex on about 1.9 acres near he Wellesley Hills commuter rail station, sold in January for $26,500,000.
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Note: This section of Business Buzz has been revised on 8/11/26, as the buyer/seller info originally reported for 324 Washington St. was incorrect. Sorry for the error.

Students launch Pro Power Washers

Wellesley-based high school students Sebastian Jadot and Ben Scortino earlier this month started Pro Power Washers.

“The idea came from wanting to start a business that would allow us to be outdoors, stay active, and spend time working throughout our neighborhood,” Jadot says. “We also noticed that trash cans can get pretty dirty and are often overlooked when people clean their homes, so we thought a convenient local trash can cleaning service could be useful. We decided to invest in the equipment ourselves and see if we could build a customer base in the community.”

Jadot relays that they’ve received a good amount of local interest already.

If you could use Pro Power Washers, reach out via their Instagram account or by phone at 339-225-1124.

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SALT Patisserie’s Wellesley cafe to be part of broader expansion

As we reported in June, Newton Centre’s popular SALT Patisserie plans to open its second location at the former Starbucks space at 68A Central St. in Wellesley Square. We’ve now learned that SALT anticipates opening in October, and that the business is in active discussions for additional locations in downtown Boston and Harvard Square.

SALT seeks to promote chef and business partner Thiago Silva, who blends his Brazilian roots and French pastry training for delicious sweet and savory results.

“SALT’s opportunity is to be a chef-led café, with Thiago at the center, combining craft, quality, warm hospitality and a pop of personality,” according to a recent presentation shared by ownership.

SALT’s ownership group says it has rejected private equity buyout offers in favor of expanding the business independently.
 

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Piper&Cloth to be first Wellesley Village Bank pop up

 
When The Village Bank opens its first Wellesley branch next month at 579 Washington St., Piper&Cloth will be the first small business to occupy The Village Shop retail space at the location.

Yvonne Piper’s local children’s clothing retailer, launched in 2022, puts a focus on comfort and durability—so having a physical presence where potential customers can touch the product should boost Piper’s otherwise e-commerce business. Piper tells her story in a lengthy bio on her website.

Piper&Cloth is slated to be in the space through the holiday season, and then a different business will slot in. The Village Bank is working with an outfit called UpNext on its strategy to showcase local upstarts at the branch, which is located at the former site of retailer EA Davis. The bank has plans to host pop-ups at more locations down the road.

With Wellesley seeing an increase in chains and decrease in independent retailers across town, The Village Shop will give unique businesses a chance to shine.

 
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Small Door Veterinary headed to Linden Square, Bach to Rock goes quiet

 
Small Door Veterinary is readying a location at Linden Square in Wellesley in the space previously occupied by Bach to Rock on the Roche Bros. side of the plaza.

Small Door offers membership-based veterinary care, including 24/7 telemedicine. The business started in Manhattan in 2020 and has expanded into Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. Massachusetts locations nearby are in Newton Centre and Brookline.

We’ve reached out to Small Door to learn about why they are opening in Wellesley, and when.
 

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Baystate Financial moves to Needham

 
Baystate Financial, a financial planning and wealth management firm, has moved from William Street in Wellesley to 140 Kendrick Street in Needham.

The firm touts the new space that features a more flexible layout ideal for meetings and events.

Real estate firm announces new pairing

 
MGS Group Real Estate, which has offices in Boston and Wellesley, has announced that MetroWest real estate professionals Steve and Nicole Connolly are joining the brokerage to form a team with Teri Adler called Adler Connolly2.
 

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Rani Mahal restaurant open for takeout & delivery

Rani Mahal, the new Indian and Nepalese restaurant at 27 Grove St. (formerly home of Amarin), is now open for takeout and delivery.

We’ve reached out to the business to get an update on in-person dining and will provide an update when we know more. According to a filing with the health department, the restaurant will have 60 seats.

Rani Mahal’s Ram Dhital says the “from scratch” restaurant is a family-run business with no outside investors, and settled on Wellesley as a town with “a sophisticated demographic of food enthusiasts, including residents, professionals, and a high concentration of college students.”

While Dhital says every dish is special, when pressed he recommended trying Rani Mahal’s momo dishes and curry. He adds: “We think guests will be thrilled with our upcoming all-you-can-eat buffet, available for one set price”

The business, which had to do quite the excavation project before opening for grease trap approval, earlier this month got the Select Board’s OK for common victualler and entertainment licenses.

Rani Mahal has an expansive menu, including soups (coconut and kwati among them), hot and cold appetizers, and entrees, with lots of vegan and vegetarian options.

Another Indian restaurant, called Virsa the Punjab, is slated to open at some point in Wellesley Square.

Captain Marden’s fish market gets OK for off premises wine and beer sales

The Wellesley Select Board earlier this month approved an Off Premises Retail Specialty Food Wine and Malt Beverage license for Captain Marden’s fish market. This follows last year’s approval for serving wine and beer at the adjoining Linden Street restaurant, Marden’s Table & Takeaway.

Select Board member Beth Sullivan Woods backed the application, noting that the sale of alcoholic beverages complements the sale of fish, produce, oils, etc., as a “one-stop shop for your seafood meals.”

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Sit Still Kids Salon opens—happy haircuts, low-stress vibe

The wait is officially over for families seeking a professional haircut experience with a child-friendly atmosphere. Sit Still Kids Salon at 180 Linden St. has announced that as of July 17, its appointment books are open.

Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2007, the franchise has over 35 locations nationwide. The Wellesley opening marks the brand’s first foray into Massachusetts. The salon’s arrival is the vision of a local mother of three who, after visiting a Sit Still location in Austin, Texas, instantly knew it was something she wanted to bring to Wellesley.

The interior of Sit Still gives off a cool, modern vibe designed to make children feel like they are receiving a high-end, adult salon experience. But what’s really important is keeping the young ones happy. The stylists, who are trained in the technical art of the cosmetology, also genuinely love kids. “This attitude towards children is felt immediately as you step inside, and is the first thing that is special about Sit Still,” says salon owner Samantha Kelly.

Managing the wiggles

Samantha says the philosophy is one of radical patience and comfort as evidenced by viral social media posts highlighting a Sit Still franchise owner in Kentucky who allowed a young client to bring a robot vacuum into his appointment as a comfort object.

Stylists receive training from Occupational Therapists on strategies for serving kids with sensory sensitivities, and the salon uses ultra-quiet clippers.

“Honestly, we know kids will be kids and expect some wiggles, potential nervousness, and maybe even a few tears. Sometimes it’s about reassuring the parents that this is OK, while our stylists remain calm, cool, and collected,” Samantha says.

Stylists have a few tricks up their sleeve including blowing bubbles, singing a child’s favorite song, or having a child hold one of the salon’s squishy/fidget toys. For times when the screen is the best solution, there are entertainment tablets available at each chair. (Parents and caregivers are asked permission ahead of time about using this distraction tool.)

Once the haircut mission is accomplished, it’s lollipop time!

Price range for cuts and styling short and long cuts start at $40, with a full service for tweens and teens starting at $65. There are For fun styling add-ons, such as sparkle strands starting at $15. Speciality braiding starts at $45, and k-tip color extensions start at $60. Color or glitter spray is complimentary with any hair cutting service.

Sit Still also offers birthday parties and special classes (like “teach me how to braid”).

Salon hours are Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 12 – 5pm.

Amazon One Medical opens membership-based office in Wellesley Square

Amazon One Medical, a hybrid in-person and virtual primary care organization, in collaboration with Mass General Brigham, has opened at 74 Central St, in Wellesley Square.

One Medical offers same and next-day appointments from preventative care, to addressing immediate concerns like cold and flu, to managing chronic conditions like diabetes, along with 24/7 on-demand virtual care services, including video chats with licensed providers within minutes that let members get fast care for common concerns such as allergies, skin issues, urinary tract infections, and more. Amazon Prime customers can include One Medical membership in their subscription for an additional $99 per year.

One Medical has offices across the country, and locally, also in Boston, Cambridge, and Newton. Amazon bought One Medical in 2023 as part of its expansion into health care services.

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