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Workforce dining platform Fooda plans expansion to Indianapolis

May 6, 2026
Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Chicago-based Fooda helps employers in 38 states connect with restaurants to provide meals in offices and other workplaces.

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Ole Red restaurant, entertainment venue planned for Meridian Street

April 29, 2026
Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The project is a partnership between property owner Boxcar Development LLC — a firm controlled by the Herb Simon family — and Nashville-based Opry Entertainment Group.

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North of 96 roundup: Taproom, Dairy Queen among north-side openings

May 7, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

A Sun King taproom, a primary care center and a Dairy Queen are among new businesses that have recently opened or are set to open across the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look at some of them:

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DoorDash plans to spend more than $50M on gas price relief for its drivers

May 7, 2026 | Associated Press

The company said it would offer extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to offset a sharp increase in gas prices due to the Iran war.

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Yemen introduced world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in US.

May 3, 2026 | Associated Press

Yemeni coffeehouses are opening at a rapid pace across the United States, including in the Indianapolis area.

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Blake Shelton talks good times in Indy amid plans for Ole Red music bar downtown

April 30, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

IBJ spent a few minutes with the country star and Colin Reed, executive chairman for Ryman Hospitality Properties, to discuss their recent bar and restaurant announcement and what in Indianapolis caught the company’s eye.

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ROOT BONE EXTERIOR

Root & Bone restaurant announces plans to close

April 27, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The restaurant’s management shared the news on social media Monday.

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JOHNS FAMOUS STEW

John’s Famous Stew, one of the city’s oldest restaurants, offered for sale

April 24, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

John’s Famous Stew, a spicy meat-and-potatoes concept, has a history in Indianapolis dating to 1911.

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Cafe Patachou expands into neighboring states

April 10, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The first location outside of Indiana opened in November in Lexington, Kentucky, and two locations are scheduled to open in suburban Cincinnati later this year.

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Big Lug concept to take over Garfield Brewery location

April 8, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Sahm’s Hospitality Group plans to place a Big Lug restaurant and taproom in the former location of Garfield Brewery.

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Sheetz announces $1B plan to open 100 convenience stores in Indiana

April 8, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

Sheetz, which has developed a fan base often referred to as “Sheetz Freakz,” said it plans to open its first Indiana locations next year in the greater Indianapolis area.

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FUTURE HABERDASHER

Franklin distillery owner views bigger location with full restaurant as tourist destination

April 7, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Haberdasher Artisan Distillery will take over the former location of Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza on South Main Street in Franklin.

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Starbucks dangles $1,200 bonuses for fast, friendly baristas

April 3, 2026 | Bloomberg News

Starbucks is looking for a jolt after slow service and a focus on to-go orders resulted in stagnant sales.

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New building proposed in Meridian-Kessler by owners of neighboring Twenty Tap

March 31, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The project would bring an entirely new structure to the roughly quarter-acre site, most recently home to Airmaster Heating and Cooling.

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Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29B deal

March 30, 2026 | Associated Press

The acquisition comes in a fast-growing and high-margin segment that will likely mean thousands of restaurants will rely increasingly on Sysco for day-to-day needs.

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STICK HACK EXTERIOR

Indoor golf venue planned at 46th Street and Monon Trail

March 30, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The 3,800-square-foot facility is expected to open in late May on the first floor of the Monon 46 residential apartment community.

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THE SPORTS BRA

The Sports Bra selects downtown site for its bar devoted to women’s sports

March 27, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The future home of the Sports Bra previously was occupied by Lorenzo’s Ristorante, Mo’s A Place for Steaks, Nook and Pomodoro.

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IBJ names Craig Huse its Mickey Maurer Entrepreneur of the Year

March 27, 2026 | Holly Hays

Huse will be recognized later this spring at IBJ’s Fast 25 event, which recognizes private companies in Indiana with the biggest two-year revenue increases.

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UPLAND 82ND

Upland Brewing to close taproom near Castleton

March 26, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Bloomington-based Upland Brewing Co. continues to operate two locations in Indianapolis and two in Carmel.

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THE BESTIES TABLE

The Besties’ Table breakfast and brunch restaurant to open near UIndy

March 25, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Chef Tyler Williams will open the Besties’ Table Saturday in a building previously occupied by restaurants Jailbird and Open Kitchen.

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MCL CASTLETON

Five MCL restaurants closing, but Indianapolis-based chain says other sites are strong

March 20, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Indianapolis-based MCL Restaurant & Bakery, which celebrates its 76th anniversary this month, said it planned to focus on its remaining seven restaurants.

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CULVERS MENU

Culver’s to open first downtown Indianapolis location

March 19, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

This Culver’s will be a rarity for the Wisconsin-based chain because it won’t be in a stand-alone building and it won’t offer drive-thru service.

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