Malden, MA Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) has signed two new retailers to J Malden Center. French-Asian bakery café franchise Tous Les Jours and Korean fried chicken restaurant bb.q Chicken will bring two culturally significant, distinctive businesses to the city.

“These two new businesses are the perfect addition to the retail mix at J Malden Center,” said Sandi Silk, senior vice president and development partner, JAG. “Tous Les Jours opened late last month, bringing a long-awaited bakery and coffee experience to Malden Center and bb.q will add to the increasingly diverse range of restaurant offerings. Both purveyors will enhance the streetscape and create a welcoming front door to Malden Center. Both operators committed to their projects and executed leases during the pandemic, and we are thrilled that the promise of J Malden Center as a catalyst for the re-invigoration of Malden’s retail district is coming to fruition. These are very positive signs of good things to come, post-COVID.”

Tous Les Jours, a bakery cafe franchise, opened in late June, offering a variety of cakes, cookies, breads, and beverages. bb.q Chicken, a premier destination for Korean fried chicken, is anticipated to open in winter 2022. JAG is also pleased to announce the re-opening of Soul City Yoga now that pandemic-related restrictions have been lifted.

“We are pleased that the ongoing transformation of Malden Center continues to bring amenities that every resident in the City can enjoy,” said mayor Gary Christenson. “These great additions to J Malden offer foods and experiences that will be unique in Malden, and I look forward to welcoming them!”