A local businessman has plans for two new independent restaurants downtown near the corner of Ohio and East streets. One of
them, Cabo's Mexican Grill, is slated to open next week at 132 East St., across from Fifth Third Bank. 
The other restaurant, which would serve Caribbean food, is planned for
123 N. New Jersey, site of the old Best Rentals building (pictured). The owner of a nearby Citgo station, Moe Hanif, is a
partner in both restaurants. He used to own restaurants in Monticello, Indiana.
Other restaurant news: Many have e-mailed about the pending loss of the downtown B Dubs. The owner, Mike DeWeese, plans to close Buffalo Wild Wings after this weekend and reopen as an independent called Bada Boomz. BARcelona Tapas is now open at Delaware and Ohio streets. Any others?
The other restaurant, which would serve Caribbean food, is planned for
123 N. New Jersey, site of the old Best Rentals building (pictured). The owner of a nearby Citgo station, Moe Hanif, is a
partner in both restaurants. He used to own restaurants in Monticello, Indiana.
Other restaurant news: Many have e-mailed about the pending loss of the downtown B Dubs. The owner, Mike DeWeese, plans to close Buffalo Wild Wings after this weekend and reopen as an independent called Bada Boomz. BARcelona Tapas is now open at Delaware and Ohio streets. Any others?
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a Jamba Juice. I agree with Ryan that we really need a Jamba here. That would
be great. I had hoped that the old India Garden spot might be an ideal Jamba location...
Hello Benjamin,
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We are thrilled to learn that you want us to open in Indianapolis. The recipe for opening new locations is really quite simple and our intention is to open Jamba in every city where there are enough customers to support a store. As you can imagine, picking the right real estate is also very important.
Over the years, customers have been the ones that have given us the permission to grow. Many of the towns/cities that we currently serve were once just recommendations and requests such as yours. I will share your email with our Real Estate department for review.
I hope you're having a terrific day! Hang in there...we look forward to blending in your hometown someday.
Sincerely,
Alex Truby
Customer Service
Jamba Juice Company
1700 17th Street
San Francisco, Ca 94103-5136
800.545.9972
& Prospect. They just put menus up in the window.
I LOVE JAMBA JUICE!
This is what I do know. . . .
As far as coming to town, the told me to ask next year, I think Superbroker has it right, within in the next 3 years we may see them in this market. YEAH
In regards to the franchise, I have been told that you need to commit to open at least 30+ stores over 5 years.
UGH.
May 25th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
Applebees?!?! You have got to be kidding me.
Seriously, Applebee's is good food in the neighborhood. Have you ever had the chesseburger?
This is from their website:
Jamba Juice - Southlake Mall - Merrillville
2493 Southlake Mall, Unit #2495A
MERRILLVILLE IN 46410
(219) 736-6191
I love Jamba Juice but I am not driving to Merrillville just for their tasty pomegranate paradise. :(
What is so original/revolutionary
about a fruit smoothie place?
Isn't there one in just about
every mall food court already?
Do we know if the Five Guys has anyone coming from their corporate office for the openings or they're just local franchise guys?
I totally support local restaurants but I also love Jamba Juice. :)