Three Carrots, an Indianapolis pioneer in vegan cuisine, to close
Three Carrots, which originated as an Indianapolis City Market stand, opened as a Fountain Square restaurant in 2017.
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Carmel tavern/brewery owner planning new project on city’s Main Street
Kevin Paul, who owns Brockway Public House, Danny Boy Beer Works and The GOAT, is seeking to open Boneyard Bar & Restaurant in Carmel.
Dining institution Bonge’s Tavern changes hands after 24 years
Jake Burgess, a restaurateur and chef who owns several eateries northeast of Indianapolis, told IBJ on Monday that he closed on the purchase of Bonge’s Tavern after a final walk-through that morning.
Investor drops lawsuit against Noble Roman’s
North Dakota-based restaurant company BT Brands, which dropped its lawsuit against Noble Roman’s late last week, said it will continue in its efforts to effect changes to the Noble Roman’s board of directors.
Sangiovese chooses new Carmel development for its third eatery
Like the Indianapolis and Fishers Sangiovese eateries, the new restaurant will offer an upscale Italian menu, but it will have noticeable differences from the other locations.
Upland’s College Avenue location to add a barber shop
The Upland restaurant and bar will devote 400 square feet to Black Orchid, which presently operates three central Indiana shops.
Food ads in crosshairs as Burger King, others face lawsuits for false advertising
Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier. Some consumers say those mouthwatering ads cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits.
Moe’s Southwest Grill closes 8 of 17 Indiana restaurants, including 2 in Indianapolis
In addition to closing the two Indianapolis restaurants, the fast-casual Mexican chain closed three locations in the city’s suburbs.
Fishers restaurants to begin posting health department grades in September
Under the system, restaurants receive a letter grade from A to C based on a 100-point scale for sanitation.
Noble Roman’s CEO to remain on company’s board for now
A major shareholder of the Indianapolis-based company had been attempting to get its own CEO elected to the board instead.
Craft brewery King Jugg plans Broad Ripple production site
The brewery will take over part of a former auto body repair shop to produce beverages sold at King Jugg’s Fishers location.
Raising Cane’s chooses Westfield site for its third area restaurant
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chicken finger chain is planning a 2,800-square-foot restaurant in a former Steak ’n Shake building.
Total Wine, Academy Sports, others adding Avon stores
Liquor superstore Total Wine & More is taking over 28,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by a Bed Bath & Beyond housewares retailer.
Upscale steakhouse chain planning downtown Indy entry
Houston-based Landry’s Inc. plans to open a Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House in a space in downtown’s core that has housed several upscale eateries.
Noble Roman’s faces investor lawsuit in ongoing proxy war
Indianapolis-based Noble Roman’s Inc., which is battling one of its biggest shareholders over whether to replace CEO Scott Mobley on the restaurant company’s board of directors, is now facing a lawsuit from that shareholder over the same issue.
Taco Bell sued for false advertising over skimpy fillings
The suit accuses Taco Bell of “unfair and materially misleading advertising” and is seeking upward of $5 million from the chain for alleged violations of law banning unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Sahm’s vacating longtime bar and restaurant space in Fishers
Hoss Bar & Grill, a Sahm’s Restaurant Group business that took over a spot previously occupied by Sahm’s Bar & Grill, has closed.
Scott Wise cites labor shortage in closure of Roots restaurant location
The longtime restaurateur said challenges related to recruiting employees and inflation factored in the recent closure of one of three Roots Burger Bar locations.
IBJ Podcast: Fast-growing MOTW Coffee and Pastries expanding to Chicago with pro-Muslim message
Sajjad Shah tells host Mason King that within five years, he hopes to have 40 to 50 coffee shops in the U.S.—a mix of company-owned and franchised locations.
Local coffeeshop chain planning aggressive U.S. expansion
Owner Sajjad Shah Shah self-funded the first four MOTW shops without any debt or investors, but the company is working to clear hurdles to become eligible for franchising as well.