Splenda maker settles trademark lawsuit against IHOP, Applebee’s franchisor
Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group said it reached “an amicable resolution” of its differences with the franchisor of 3,700 restaurants.
Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group said it reached “an amicable resolution” of its differences with the franchisor of 3,700 restaurants.
Downtown’s jam-packed steakhouse scene has become a little less crowded after the closure of an upscale player that debuted in Indianapolis in 2017.
Short-lived 1980s experiment being resurrected in Meridian-Kessler. Also: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Virginia Avenue Pizza Co., Bow Wow Meow Boutique, Linden Tree Gifts, Moody Eyes and Ross Dress for Less
The business runs out of a mobile truck right now, but its owners plan to open a brick-and-mortar coffee shop within the next two years.
Effective July 1, cannabis-derived oil became legal to sell in Indiana. Retailers are seizing the opportunity to open shops around the city.
Owner and co-founder Art Bouvier cited myriad reasons for the upcoming closure of Papa Roux.
The Cincinnati-based operator is preparing to open Krueger’s Tavern on North Delaware Street. Also, in this week’s roundup: Launching Station, Between the Bun, Ruth’s Chris and Bob Evans.
Doughnuts are still on the menu, but the company is renaming itself “Dunkin'” to reflect the chain’s increasing emphasis on coffee and other drinks.
Facility will accommodate almost twice as many employees. Also: Just Pop In!, PGA Tour Superstore, Jack’s Donuts, Tractor Supply and more.
Debbi and Michael Bourgerie opened Rosie’s Place in Noblesville in 2010. They now also operate a second eatery with the same name in Zionsville and will open a third location in Carmel this fall.
IBJ Podcast host Mason King talks to two of them — Bruce Bordelon and Jill Blume — about Indiana’s wine industry, what makes it special and what to expect in the future.
There’s nothing like a “coming soon” sign in the window to build an appetite, so diners have flocked to a trio of Hamilton County newcomers that opened their doors this summer.
The Portland company had originally targeted Fountain Square. Also: Nesso, The Inferno Room, Scarlet Lane, Luciana’s, TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth and more.
The company is actively seeking franchisees to open stores in central Indiana and elsewhere in the state.
Indianapolis traffic at the chain’s Louisville store helped seal the deal. Also: Gina’s Grill, Fireside Brewhouse, MJ Insurance, Chuck E. Cheese and Twin Jewelers.
It will be the fifth location overall for the Louisville-based restaurant chain, which opened a Fishers location in 2016.
Papa John’s International Inc. founder John Schnatter escalated his legal battle with the pizza chain, suing the board of directors and CEO Steve M. Ritchie.
JD Sports, based in England, acquired Indianapolis-based Finish Line in June and is testing whether to convert the entire 555-store Finish Line chain to its brand.
Restaurant-owning lawyers are branching into sweet treats. Also this week: Coffee and Table, Courtyard by Marriott, Floor & Decor, Grand Appliance and TV, Camp Bow Wow, Qdoba, Foundry 317 and more.