Chucky-D restaurant opens at former downtown Punch Burger site
Chucky-D is a concept launched by three partners who have experience managing Asian restaurants in central Indiana.
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North of 96th roundup: Family Express continues expansion in central Indiana
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Broad Ripple location will be 8th for Higher Grade smoke shop
CBD and vape retailer Higher Grade also plans to sell late-night soft drinks and snacks in the Broad Ripple entertainment district.
Cooking oil recycler cleans up at IMS, Gainbridge
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions filters customers’ used cooking oil for reuse. It also cleans customers’ fryers and carts off used cooking oil to be recycled into biodiesel fuel.
Basketball training facility set to open at former Marsh store in Fishers
H&H North will feature a full-length basketball court, two half-courts, a 6,500-square-foot fitness space operated by Fishers-based Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training and workout recovery areas.
Meijer plans to build 75,000-square-foot grocery store on east side of Fishers
Plans submitted to the city call for a medium-format Meijer Grocery and a gas station to be constructed on the north side of the roundabout at Cyntheanne Road and Southeastern Parkway.
Target says it plans to cut prices on thousands of basic items
Target is very cognizant of the spending pullback by shoppers amid high inflation. In March, it reported its first annual decline in sales in seven years.
Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
After closing dozens of restaurants, including one in Indianapolis, the seafood chain has agreed to sell itself to its lenders―giving it a $100 million financing commitment to keep it afloat.
Bicycle shops see bumpy ride after pandemic boom
Hobbled by pandemic-related supply chain issues, shops sold all their bikes and had trouble restocking. Now, inventory has caught up, but fewer people need new bikes.
Monsterz Inc. store is latest brainchild of costume maker Jess West
Monsterz Inc. opened in March as a costume store, artist workshop and event venue on the first floor of the Historic Irvington Lodge.
Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? A judge in Indiana ruled yes.
A developer of the shopping center property wanted to allow the Famous Taco restaurant to open there, but a nearby condominium association raised concerns that the business violated the property’s zoning policy.
Stout’s Shoes, Japanese steakhouse among businesses planning openings at Carmel development
In addition to a shoe store, steakhouse, med spa and brewery taproom, The Signature will have eight owner-occupied condominiums, 295 luxury apartments and a 374-space public parking garage.
Red Lobster to close dozens of restaurants, including one in Indianapolis
Red Lobster has been struggling for some time. With lease and labor costs piling up in recent years, the chain is now reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy.
Local restaurateur plans $6.4M steakhouse in downtown Westfield
Restauranteur Henri Najem plans to build the 9,500-square-foot, high-end restaurant near Grand Junction Plaza.
Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year’s backlash
Target, which operates roughly 2,000 stores, said decisions about where to stock Pride-themed products, including adult apparel, home goods, foods and beverages would be based on “guest insights and consumer research.”
Niemann Harvest Market grocery set to open in Carmel
The farm-to-market-style grocery plans to open its first Indiana store next week.
Wawa planning store along busy 146th Street corridor in Noblesville
Carmel-based JDF Development is planning an $8 million to $10 million project with a Wawa Fuel Center and a 10,000-square-foot office building on 4.45 acres.
Downtown lunch spot Subito to add seating plus a second location
After nine years as a takeout restaurant, downtown’s Subito to add dine-in seating and also join the roster at AMP food hall at 16 Tech.
Starbucks founder says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
The coffee giant said revenue dropped 2% in the January-March period as store traffic slowed around the world. It was the first time since 2020 that the company saw a drop in quarterly revenue.
Sam Ash Music to close all stores, including Castleton location
The announcement comes just more than a month after Sam Ash said it would close 18 of 44 stores as part of a company restructuring meant to make the company stronger.