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Q&A: California Closets president says focus on team, service leads to repeat business

April 24, 2026
Lesley WeidenbenerLesley Weidenbener

In the 10 years that Hall has been co-owner of the franchise that covers Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio, the company has become downright “obnoxious about our values,” he says.

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Indy’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant expected to open later this year

May 12, 2025
Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Since 2022, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chicken fingers restaurant has opened central Indiana locations in Noblesville, Avon and Westfield.

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Indy-based accounting tech firm Decimal switches business model, signs first franchisees

May 15, 2026 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

Decimal has sold off the direct services part of its business and is now focused on a new source of revenue: franchising its platform to independent accounting firms. 

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Jack’s Donuts in Greenwood to close permanently

February 13, 2026 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

The shop at 3115 Meridian Parke Drive opened in 2017.

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Uncertainty lingers for Jack’s Donuts franchisees

November 21, 2025 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

News of the corporate bankruptcy has led to questions for franchisees from their worried customers and employees over the past few weeks.

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Jack’s Donuts seeks to sell corporate assets in bankruptcy

November 12, 2025 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

Jack’s Donuts, which filed for bankruptcy reorganization in late October, is now seeking court permission to sell off its corporate assets to a stalking horse bidder.

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Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain

November 4, 2025 | Associated Press

Louisville-based Yum Brands also owns popular fast-food chains KFC and Taco Bell.

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Slick City makes its move into central Indiana

July 11, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

The St. Louis-based company founded in 2021 by family entertainment entrepreneurs Bron Launsby and Gary Schmit opened its first slide park in 2022 in Denver. Today, Slick City has 17 locations in 10 states.

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Jack’s Donuts corporate turmoil affecting some local franchisees

June 27, 2025 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

Since last fall, four creditors have sued Jack’s Donuts of Indiana Commissary LLC for money they say they’re owed. Of those four cases, two have resulted in judgments against Jack’s totaling just over $888,000.

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Indoor golf simulator chain to open location at Carmel City Center

February 24, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

The Back Nine Golf Carmel will feature three golf simulator bays and event space for corporate events, private parties and social gatherings.

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BUBBAKOOS BURRITOS

Burrito chain specializing in fusion flavors to make Indianapolis debut

February 6, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The menu at Bubbakoo’s Burritos features a “Papi Hibachi” steak-and-shrimp burrito and a Nashville hot crispy chicken burrito.

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Denny’s expects to close 150 locations by end of 2025

October 22, 2024 | Associated Press and IBJ Staff

About half of the closures will happen this year and the rest in 2025, the company said during a meeting with investors Tuesday. The restaurants represent about 10% of Denny’s total.

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Smalls Sliders looks to open shipping-container restaurants in Indiana

September 30, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Smalls Sliders would be the latest brand with ties to former NFL quarterback Drew Brees to establish a presence in Indiana.

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Smoothie King

Smoothie King plans four new locations in central Indiana

September 17, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Two Indianapolis stores as well as locations in Speedway and Franklin are expected to serve Smoothie King blends by next summer.

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Ohio-based Chop5 Salad Kitchen looks to recruit Indiana franchisees

August 12, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Chop5 specializes in signature chopped salads such as the Harvest Chop Salad, Korean Chicken Chop Salad and Kale Quinoa Chop Salad.

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Cooking oil recycler cleans up at IMS, Gainbridge

May 24, 2024 | Sam Stall

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.

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Mac and cheese

Mac & Cheese restaurant chain accused of misleading Indiana franchisees

April 10, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The Florida-based fast-casual restaurant chain opened locations in Westfield, Indianapolis and Elkhart in 2020 and 2021.

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Cookie Plug

Cookie shop inspired by hip-hop culture to open on Mass Ave

April 2, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

California-based Cookie Plug features a product that’s part cookie, part cake and part brownie. As many as five Cookie Plug shops are planned for central Indiana.

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Seasoned fast-food franchisee couldn’t stay away

March 29, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Fred Kaufman was once a prominent Burger King franchisee in central Indiana. An attempt at retirement didn’t stick, and he’s now the co-owner of two Rally’s locations in Indianapolis.

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Kilwins confectionary and ice cream shop to open in Fishers

February 15, 2024 | Daniel Bradley

Kilwins, founded in 1947, is known for its menu of hand-crafted chocolates, hand-paddled fudge and ice cream. The shop will be its second in central Indiana.

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Burger King owner buying out its biggest U.S. franchisee for about $1 billion

January 16, 2024 | Associated Press

Carrols Restaurant Group runs 1,022 Burger King restaurants in 23 states, including more than 100 in Indiana.

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McDonald’s burger empire set for unprecedented growth with 10,000 new stores

December 6, 2023 | Associated Press

Ahead of a day-long event for investors, the Chicago burger giant said Wednesday that it aims to have 50,000 restaurants in operation worldwide by the end of 2027.

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