Amid proxy war, Noble Roman’s delays shareholders meeting
Indianapolis-based Noble Roman’s s in a heated battle with one of its biggest shareholders over whether CEO Scott Mobley should remain on the restaurant company’s board of directors.
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Noble Roman’s sparring with investor over proposed leadership shake-up
West Fargo, North Dakota-based restaurant operator BT Brands Inc. filed a proxy statement this month asking shareholders to vote for its own CEO, Gary Copperud, rather than reelect Noble Roman’s CEO Scott Mobley to the five-member Noble Roman’s board.
Upland Brewing to open taproom at Clay Terrace in Carmel
The planned 5,300-square-foot Upland taproom plans to serve a rotating beer and seasonal food menu.
Fountain Square restaurant, wine shop closing due to staffing issues
In 2021, the owners moved the business to the former Pioneer building at 1110 Shelby St., a much larger space that would allow the business to expand its food and drink menu.
Indianapolis restaurant The Block takes a spin on ‘Great Food Truck Race’
The new “The Great Food Truck Race” season on Food Network pits rookie operators against established kitchens on wheels.
Stixx cigar lounge to take over former Saffron Cafe location
Saffron Cafe, known for colorful murals on multiple exterior walls, served Moroccan cuisine from 2009 until the restaurant closed in 2022.
Swayzee Loinz planning string of restaurants, starting in Westfield
The eatery under construction at Spring Mill Station is the first of 15 restaurants that hand-breaded tenderloin maker Swayzee Loinz plans to open in Indiana over the next five years.
Azzip Pizza to open in new retail center at former Caribbean Cove location
An Indiana-based restaurant chain that picked up top honors for menu innovation at this year’s International Pizza Expo, plans to open a location near the Pyramids office complex in Indianapolis.
Chicken Scratch plans downtown Indy location and one in Cincinnati
Known for chicken wings and gourmet smothered fries, Chicken Scratch scores high in Yelp user reviews for the restaurant’s blackened chicken alfredo and Buffalo chicken sandwich.
‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark tiff flares anew between fast food competitors
Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking U.S. regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark.
Bar One Fourteen shifts to private-event business model
Bar One Fourteen will accommodate private parties of up to 18 people in a setting designed for audiophiles.
New Taylor’s Bakery owner plans no changes at 110-year-old business
Taylor’s Bakery, a cake and pastries business that had been owned by four generations of the same family, has been acquired by an Indianapolis real estate investor.
McDonald’s franchisees fined for child labor violations
Federal officials say two 10-year-olds are among the 300 children who worked for three separate franchisees that operate a total of 62 McDonald’s locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio.
Darden buys Ruth’s Chris Steak House for about $715M
Indianapolis is home to two Ruth’s Chris locations—downtown at 45 S. Illinois St. and on the north side at 2727 E. 86th St.
North of 96th roundup: Big Blue Swim School, Thai Sushi House among those set to open
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look.
Keystone Sports Review to move to former Birdy’s location
Keystone Sports Review plans to move 15 blocks north this summer to take over the former Birdy’s Bar & Grill. Meanwhile, KSR’s existing site has a new owner that will open another business after KSR relocates.
Editorial: Governor should sign legislation regulating food delivery services
Many restaurant owners have grown tired of being blamed for something they couldn’t control and never signed up for.
Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss gains acclaim with comfort food, upscale cuisine
The restaurant emerged 11 years ago in a previously abandoned Fletcher Place building, immediately gathering accolades and contributing to the city’s ascent as a culinary destination.
Bill to protect restaurants from unwanted third-party delivery apps nears final approval
Indiana is following California’s lead in moving toward regulating third-party food delivery providers by requiring them to get written consent from restaurants to deliver their food.
Restaurants strive to perfect readying of food for mobile orders
Fast food and fast casual restaurant chains are experimenting with concepts that exclusively serve food to go.