Clover rode a rising trend of health-conscious dining into a rapid expansion. But as interest in meat alternatives faded in recent years, the company was unable to maintain its lofty vision.
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Ayr Muir founded Clover with one food truck near MIT and spent 15 years turning it into one of Greater Boston’s best-known fast-casual chains. On Tuesday, after two years watching from afar, Muir said he found out the entire chain would close through an email sent to board members.
“I’m devastated,” said Muir, whose only remaining connection to the company is being a minority shareholder and board member…