After stint on South Meridian, Walk-On’s restaurant to open in Fishers
Todd Johnson, co-franchisee with NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks and Wade Kornblith, said he anticipates a reliable stream of customers at the new location.
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McDonald’s plans to step up deals, marketing to combat slower fast-food traffic
The burger giant and fast-food bellwether said inflation-weary customers are eating out less often in many big markets.
Restaurateur takes over former downtown bank branch by Riley Towers
FortyFive Degrees owner Bill Pritt said he intends for Harrison’s Restaurant, a concept based on “good portions and fair prices,” to open by spring 2025.
Noblesville district would allow drinking and strolling
A proposed district in downtown Noblesville could make life easier for festival organizers, strengthen the bottom line for business owners, and help residents and visitors have a good time.
The GOAT tavern reopens in Carmel after three-year closure
A spokesperson for The GOAT, or Greatest of All Taverns, said the Midtown business reopened March 21 and will hold a grand reopening event May 4.
Chalet, Landlocked Baking Company to close as Small Victories tries to sharpen focus
The owners of Indianapolis-based Small Victories Hospitality are closing their hybrid café/bar in Butler-Tarkington and brunch spot in Irvington and arranging for new management of Coat Check Coffee and Provider.
Smithfield Foods donation will help this year’s Rev chefs
The May 4 culinary party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that raises funds for the Indiana University Health Foundation is sold out.
Festive spot for families is next Cunningham restaurant concept
Shin Dig restaurant is expected to open by fall in the North Mass corridor southeast of the I-70/I-65 north split.
Tinker Street owner says restaurant perseveres because of its people
Rave reviews and a packed dining room have helped define the first nine years of business at the cozy, 1,000-square-foot restaurant where Tom Main spends a lot of time thinking about the well-being of his employees.
Mac & Cheese restaurant chain accused of misleading Indiana franchisees
The Florida-based fast-casual restaurant chain opened locations in Westfield, Indianapolis and Elkhart in 2020 and 2021.
Wild Eggs plans 3 more area restaurants, starting in Avon
Louisville-based Wild Eggs breakfast and brunch chain plans to double its presence in central Indiana by the end of 2024.
North of 96th roundup: Whitestown wedding venue owners plan Westfield location
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Cookie shop inspired by hip-hop culture to open on Mass Ave
California-based Cookie Plug features a product that’s part cookie, part cake and part brownie. As many as five Cookie Plug shops are planned for central Indiana.
Seasoned fast-food franchisee couldn’t stay away
Fred Kaufman was once a prominent Burger King franchisee in central Indiana. An attempt at retirement didn’t stick, and he’s now the co-owner of two Rally’s locations in Indianapolis.
10 Vicious Biscuit restaurants planned for central Indiana
Breakfast and brunch concept Vicious Biscuit launched in South Carolina and has expanded to North Carolina, Florida and Ohio.
Ambition drives CEO as Mexican restaurant group expands
Paul Arechiga is CEO of Fishers-based Arechiga Restaurant Group. The company has nine Mexican restaurants in the Indianapolis area and five more in suburban Chicago.
Sandwich and brunch spot planned along border of Garfield Park
Parkside Public House is expected to open by mid-June in Yoke Pavilion, a recently renovated 108-year-old mixed-use building.
Downtown Thai restaurant and jazz bar closing after 10 years in operation
Bangkok Restaurant & Bar, which regularly featured live musicians, opened in late 2013, filling space previously occupied by former restaurant chain Charlie & Barney’s.
Italian restaurant Rosemary and Olive planned for former Mimi Blue location
The ownership group of Rosemary and Olive is made up of veteran restaurateurs George Stergiopoulous, Elif Ozdemir and Gino Pizzi.
McDonald’s apologizes for global system outage that shut down some stores for hours
The company said the outage was caused by a third-party technology provider and was not a cybersecurity issue.