Smart-keg startup lands another $5.5 million
SteadyServ, the local firm behind the iKeg smart beer-management system, now plans to move into at least six new markets outside the Midwest.
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Largest Domino’s franchisee buying nearly 40 area stores
A franchisee that started with three Domino's stores in South Mississippi 34 years ago is buying 45 stores in Indiana from Bob Taylor, who owns more than 70 stores in the Hoosier state.
Stout’s to shrink flagship store, setting table for restaurant
Stout's Shoes plans to downsize its flagship Mass Ave location, which it touts as the nation's oldest shoe store, to make way for a new restaurant and bar along the popular dining corridor.
McDonald’s CEO, an Indy native, steps down as sales decline
McDonald's CEO Don Thompson is stepping down as the world's biggest hamburger chain fights to hold onto customers and transform its image.
Owners of Mexican restaurant chain charged with felony theft
The owners of a popular chain of Mexican restaurants have agreed to plead guilty to criminal theft charges and forfeit $4.53 million for failing to report accurate sales figures to the state.
Frisch’s alleges ex-treasurer embezzled $3.3M
The company that owns dozens of Frisch's Big Boy restaurants in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky alleges a former assistant treasurer stole an estimated $3.3 million in a multiyear embezzlement scheme.
Gary Brackett, a popular Colt, tackles second act as restaurateur
Gary Brackett’s personal credo—be humble, be hungry and work harder than everybody else—has served him well. Now he hopes to parlay his success on the gridiron into his restaurant operations.
After victory in London, cake baker opens local shop
Gwendolyn Rogers achieved her goal last month of owning a bakery by opening the Cake Bake Shop in Broad Ripple. The former Little House gift shop space now sports cases full of tasty treats that include her popular cakes, as well as pies, eclairs and other goodies.
DINING: New Sisters’ Place owners expand diner formula
Disappointment among Sisters’ Place regulars was quickly turned to cautious optimism when new owners renovated and recently reopened the quiet landmark.
Steak n Shake profit falls as franchised restaurants grow
The Indianapolis-based burger chain’s smaller annual profit resulted from an ongoing effort to increase the company’s number of franchised restaurants, with plans to open units as far away as the Middle East.
DINING: Small pleasures highlight hole-in-the-wall newcomer
The big draw at The Grub House is breakfast served all day.
Humane Society takes Steak n Shake fight to shareholders
The Humane Society has set its sights on Biglari Holdings, the firm that owns Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake, saying it has ignored requests to adopt animal welfare methods like its competitors.
DINING: Mockable Milktooth proves itself with creative, homey fare
I’ll confess that my guest and I had some good laughs on our way to lunch at the new Fletcher Place eatery. The jibes ended quickly, though, once the food arrived.
Circle Centre bulking up street-side dining
Two more restaurants are set to join Yard House in vacant Circle Centre mall space along Maryland Street.
DINING: New downtown canal eatery Burgerhaus worth exploring
It’s fitting that the menu at Burgerhaus has an exploratory theme since finding the place can be a bit tricky.
Breweries test limits of craft beer boom
In the last two years, the number of microbreweries operating in Indiana has roughly doubled, to 96. But can the industry sustain such blistering growth, especially in Indianapolis, where much of the activity is occurring, without foaming over?
Former Shapiro’s in Carmel sells in $2.1M cash-debt deal
A year after rejecting a pair of offers for the former Shapiro’s Delicatessen on Range Line Road, the Carmel Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday accepted a $2.1 million bid from principal City Center developer Pedcor Investments LLC.
Manning: Pot helping pizza business; Daniels ‘could have been’ president
Legalized marijuana has translated into booming business for Peyton Manning's Papa John's stores in the Denver area. He bought the franchises shortly before Colorado passed its legalization amendment in 2012.
Bub’s Burgers planning $1.3M outpost in Fishers
Central Indiana favorite Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream has chosen downtown Fishers to build its fourth restaurant, town officials announced Thursday evening.
Shapiro’s to open restaurant in Fashion Mall
The 4,200-square-foot restaurant will be about 60 percent smaller than Shapiro’s downtown flagship location, but will carry most of the same menu items the deli is known for, plus some new ones.