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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts |
| Founder | Tom Tong |
| Defunct | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, US |
Number of locations | 2 |
Area served | Massachusetts, Rhode Island |
| Parent | GanQiShi |
| Website | www |
Tom's BaoBao was a fast casual restaurant specializing in traditional hand-made bao. It was a subsidiary of Ganqishi, and opened its first location in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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