Downtown’s Sugarfire restaurant sues landlord in rent dispute
St. Louis-based Sugarfire Smoke House has closed its downtown Indianapolis restaurant following ongoing issues with the building’s landlord.
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ROUNDUP: Mac-and-cheese, pizza shops debut
Also this week: InCycle Strength, Rise ‘n Roll Bakery, Dancing Donuts, WB Pizza, The Mug, City Way Animal Clinics, Pet Wellness Clinics.
BBQ joint, Books & Brews site join long list of area restaurants to call it quits during pandemic
While numerous Indianapolis-area restaurants are looking forward to reopening their dining rooms this week, many others are no longer around to get the chance.
Indy restaurants try to prepare for outdoor-only dining
They are working through a multitude of logistical details as they prepare to reopen for dine-in service for the first time in more than two months. They’ll be limited to outdoor seating until July 4.
IndyGo set to resume regular schedule June 1
IndyGo has been operating on a reduced schedule since March 29 because of COVID-19-related staff shortages and ridership declines.
Under pressure, Calumet returns $31.4M in federal COVID-19 relief loans
The Indianapolis-based maker of oils, lubricants and fuels was among the nation’s largest recipients of Paycheck Protection Program loans, which for the most part were intended for small businesses.
Burgerhaus’ downtown canal location likely won’t reopen
The restaurant opened in 2014. The chain also has locations in Carmel, Schererville and Valparaiso.
Last Indianapolis Bravo! restaurant closes permanently
The northwest-side location, in the Willow Lake East shopping center, was Bravo!’s last remaining Indianapolis location. Its parent company, Florida-based FoodFirst, filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
Quack Daddy Donuts expanding with franchised store
The seller of customizable doughnuts that started in Pendleton will be joined later this year by a second store in a new Westfield retail center.
INDOT to close more of I-70 in Indianapolis to take advantage of traffic slowdown
The project, similar to one under way on the east side of Indianapolis, will close lanes in both directions over different periods starting May 22.
Some restaurants in no rush to resume dine-in service
With capacity restricted, the smallest restaurants say it’s not feasible to reopen. Others are proceeding cautiously and changing how they’ll operate.
Allison Transmission sees first-quarter profit, revenue decline
The Indianapolis-based manufacturer took a blow in the first quarter due to the pandemic, but still turned in results that exceeded analyst expectations.
IndyGo to resume fare collection Monday after installing shields
IndyGo temporarily suspended fare collections March 29 to reduce interaction aboard buses.
Allison Transmission lands $162M government contract, cuts 272 jobs
The company, which shut down some of its production lines beginning March 30, said the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing it to cut 272 jobs.
Self-storage firm installing solar panels at some local sites
Utah-based Extra Space Storage, the nation’s second-largest self-storage operator, plans to add the solar panels to five Indianapolis sites this year, and additional sites after that.
IndyGo in line for nearly $45 million in federal COVID-19 relief
IndyGo is among transit operators nationwide that will share $25 billion in federal aid as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
Allegion sees quarterly profit tumble due to COVID-19-related costs
The security-products maker, whose North American headquarters are in Carmel, exceeded analyst expectations despite a $96.3 million impairment charge because of COVID-19-related uncertainty.
Coronavirus restrictions delay local retail openings
Most business owners say they’ll be ready to open as soon as—or shortly after—coronavirus-related restrictions are lifted.
Chicago-style pizza chain Lou Malnati’s adding Broad Ripple, Carmel sites
Beloved in the Chicagoland area, the deep-dish chain confirmed to IBJ in March that it planned to enter the central Indiana market with several locations.
Allegion announces $30M in cost-cutting actions at non-U.S. locations
Ireland-based Allegion said it will take actions to streamline its business and cut costs. The company’s North American headquarters is in Carmel.