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More franchisees join revolt over Steak n Shake menu pricing
May 1, 2013
Scott OlsonThree franchise owners filed suit last month against Steak n Shake, including two on the same day, challenging the company's
policy that they say prohibits them from setting their own menu prices.
MoreSteak n Shake facing new suit over mandatory menu pricing
April 10, 2013
Scott OlsonAnother Steak n Shake franchise owner is suing the company over its controversial practice that prohibits restaurants in the
chain from setting their own menu prices, even after a federal appeals court sided with a franchisee.
MoreCharlie & Barney's ends 36-year restaurant run
April 3, 2013
Scott OlsonIndianapolis chain Charlie & Barney's, known for its chili, has closed its flagship downtown location, leaving it without
a restaurant for the first time since its 1977 founding.
MoreBig Red acquires United Package Liquors
March 11, 2013
Scott OlsonBloomington-based Big Red Liquors is expanding into Indianapolis by acquiring the assets of United Package Liquors Inc. and
taking over operations of the chain’s 24 local stores.
MorePenske takes over Hertz car rental locations in Indiana
March 5, 2013
J.K. WallMichigan-based Penske Automotive Group Inc. has acquired 20 Hertz car rental outlets in Indiana and plans to add at least
five locations.
MoreLocal Taco Bell franchisee acquired by California firm
January 16, 2013
IBJ StaffSouthern Bells Inc., an Indianapolis-based franchisee that operates 76 regional fast-food restaurants, has been acquired by
the country’s largest franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants.
MoreTwo Scotty's to reopen as Detour American Grilles
December 22, 2012
IBJ StaffThe owner of the restaurants, Fishers-based MSCB, switched to the new formats after terminating its contracts with the current
operator, Indianapolis-based A Pots & Pans Production.
MoreYats founders prepare to franchise chain across Midwest
November 17, 2012
Anthony SchoettleYats founders Joe and Regina Vuskovich decided earlier this year to grow their restaurant through franchising. Broad Ripple
resident John Sutton and his sister Brittany Franken jumped at the opportunity.
MoreAnother Broken Egg, Drake’s join local restaurant scene
November 10, 2012
IBJ StaffThree others, including Granite City Food & Brewery, are adding to their number of Indianapolis-area locations.
MoreLocal Ruth's Chris franchisee takes aim at breakfast
November 8, 2012
Scott OlsonThe operator of the Ruth's Chris Steak House locations in Indianapolis is delving into the breakfast business by acquiring
the rights to open 16 Another Broken Egg restaurants. The first is slated to open in February on the north side.
MoreSuzuki files bankruptcy, leaving U.S. market
November 6, 2012
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe decision will affect two dealerships in the Indianapolis area: Bob Rohrman's Indy Suzuki and Used Car Superstore and the
Ray Skillman Westside Auto Mall, both of which sell new Suzuki vehicles.
MoreBroncos' Manning to own 21 Papa John's pizza franchises
October 27, 2012
Bloomberg NewsPeyton Manning will be introduced as the company's newest franchisee in the Denver area during a television spot with Papa
John's Chief Executive John Schnatter on Sunday during the telecast of NBC's "Football Night in America."
MoreCourt rules Steak n Shake broke pact with ad agency
September 26, 2012
Anthony SchoettleA District Court in Indiana this week ruled that Steak n Shake in 2009 breached its $4.36 million contract with its former
advertising agency, Georgia-based Varnson Group.
MoreHHGregg shares slide as company abandons Michigan plans
September 26, 2012
Scott OlsonThe stock price of the Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer fell by more than 18 percent this week after
the company disclosed that it is postponing plans to open stores in Michigan.
MoreNoble Roman's takes on take-and-bake format
September 22, 2012
Anthony SchoettleNoble Roman’s Inc. has baked up an idea to expand its franchising opportunities nationwide and dramatically increase
revenue. The Indianapolis-based pizza company is rolling out plans for a stand-alone, take-and-bake concept designed to rival
Papa Murphy’s.
MoreSteak n Shake loses appeal over franchisee’s pricing
August 24, 2012
Indiana Lawyer StaffA longtime Steak n Shake franchisee who sued the chain after it insisted on setting prices for menu items prevailed again
Friday as the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an Illinois federal court’s ruling in the franchisee’s favor.
MoreSteak n Shake customer traffic up in latest quarter
August 14, 2012
Biglari Holdings Inc., parent of Steak n Shake, said Friday that customer traffic to the restaurant chain grew 2.2 percent
during the quarter ended July 4, boosting same-store sales 2.9 percent.
MoreSteak n Shake woos real estate pros
May 23, 2012
Cory SchoutenSteak n Shake made a big splash at the International Council of Shopping Centers deal-making convention in Las Vegas as it
pushes an aggressive plan to grow via franchising.
MoreFederal court to hear Steak n Shake franchisee appeal
May 21, 2012
Scott OlsonThe case involves an Illinois franchisee of Steak n Shake that successfully sued the company over its mandatory menu and pricing
policies. The company's appeal is set to be heard Wednesday by a federal appeals court in Chicago.
MoreSignature Inns founder plans auto-care franchises
May 17, 2012
Scott OlsonHonest-1 Auto Care hopes to open as many as 20 shops in Indiana over five to seven years and has tapped the founder of the
Signature Inns chain to help lead the effort.
MoreFirst-quarter profit, revenue flat for Noble Roman’s
May 15, 2012
The pizza franchisor earned $365,079 in the quarter ended March 31. But it continues to see more growth from take-n-bake products
in grocery stores.
MoreNoble Roman's top investor loses Green Mountain chair
May 9, 2012
Bloomberg NewsGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. has stripped founder Robert P. Stiller of his position as chairman after he sold shares
to meet a margin call at a time when the company’s trading policies prohibited such sales.
MorePopeyes plans new restaurants in Indianapolis area
April 4, 2012
Staff ReportAtlanta-based restaurant chain discloses most of the seven to nine new restaurants planned this year will be in the Indianapolis
area.
MoreLocal Golden Corral locations change hands
March 25, 2012
Six area all-you-can-eat restaurants owned by Cincinnati-based Frisch's Restaurants Inc. will be sold to North Carolina
firm.
MorePurdue graduate takes top job at McDonald's
March 22, 2012
Bloomberg NewsMcDonald’s Corp. said Chief Operating Officer Don Thompson, who grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Purdue University,
will take over as CEO, becoming the first black chief of the world’s largest restaurant chain.
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Many serial killer types and psychopaths work as lowly bureaucrats, just waiting to impose their wrath on a powerless person, child, or pet. Don't forget, the BTK killer was a dog catcher.
If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.