Brewpub named best in America coming to Indianapolis
Hammond-based 18th Street Brewery—which was voted the best brewpub in America this year by readers of USA Today—has officially announced plans to open an Indianapolis location.
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Books & Brews to close Broad Ripple location
In addition to the Broad Ripple location, the Indianapolis-based Books & Brews chain has nine other locations in Indiana and Ohio.
ROUNDUP: CVS to close two Indianapolis stores
Its downtown and midtown stores are among 22 underperforming locations closing nationwide. Also this week: Vasa Fitness, CityWay Animal Clinics, Seraphim Asian Grill, new Bottleworks eateries, Kroger and more.
Connecticut-based fun center operator eyeing Indy market
It’s part of a multi-state expansion that comes just more than a year after the original Thrillz opened. Also this week, the reopening of Cinemark 8, Kilroy’s Bar and Grill and The Boiling.
Cummins to cut 2,000 salaried positions in cost-cutting measure
Cummins said the layoffs are part of a wider effort to trim up to $300 million in costs in response to a slowdown in sales demand.
Fast-casual Indian chain to enter Indy market
The California-based company’s local franchisee is shopping for sites downtown and across central Indiana. Also this week: Best Friends Pet Hotel, Mission 27 Resale, Rize and Dr. Tavel.
L.A. Fitness taking over empty north-side Marsh store
The chain’s 11th gym here will be an upscale version of what local members are used to. Also this week: Chuy’s restaurant and Vinny’s Drive Bar.
Jason’s Deli leaving Indianapolis-area market
Local closures set for Monday will leave the Beaumont, Texas-based deli chain with only one Indiana store, in Evansville.
Economic growth to slow in state, Indy area in 2020, IU forecast says
The Indianapolis metro area’s growth is expected to be slightly better than statewide averages, but both local and state growth will be lower than the 2% expected nationally, the forecast says.
Wisconsin-based sub sandwich chain targets Indianapolis market
Cousins Subs, which recently opened its first Indiana location in Crown Point, is hoping to open eight to 10 stores in the central Indiana market. Also this week: News on Ellison Brewing and Massage Heights.
Bravo! restaurant closes, site up for sale
The demise of the Castleton restaurant follows the chain’s sale to a private equity group. Also this week: Kilroy’s, Becker Supply, Nurture, Purse Strings and more.
Axe-throwing studios snap up retail sites
At least six venues are open or in the works. Also this week: Dottie Couture, Book Warehouse, Cupid Couture and MBP Distinctive Catering.
International Marketplace sees flurry of restaurant openings
The area around the old Lafayette Square Mall will have almost 110 ethnic eateries by the end of the year. Also this week: Sun King, Chick-fil-A and Boot Barn.
Indianapolis theater to reopen as first-run movie house
Also this week: YUJO Ramen & Boba Tea, Taste of Dubai, Which Wich, Marco’s Pizza, Bovaconti Coffee, State of Grace
Popularity of resale boosts consignment shop
Greenwood store buys site, eyes expansion. Also this week: Zombie Taco, Yogulatte, Torrid, Book Warehouse, Sally Beauty Supply and Aldi.
Jimmy John’s takes lead in King Cole exodus
The sandwich shop will move a few blocks away as a developer makes plans to convert the building into a hotel. Also this week: Native Bread, VetIQ and Paco’s Taqueria.
Restaurant and bar to open in Bates-Hendricks
Eateries are rare in the popular neighborhood south of downtown. Also this week: Kilroy’s, Rebar Indy, Urban Meditation and The Small Mall.
Broad Ripple restaurant assets to be auctioned
The Corner’s owners hope to sell its equipment, furnishings and liquor license Oct. 1. Nearby, Sun King Brewery is about to open Offshore, a seafood and beer restaurant, in the former Thr3e Wise Men space.
Metazoa Brewing drops plans for Broad Ripple taproom
City development officials had concerns about the design of the brewpub’s proposed second location. Also this week: BrewDog, The District Tap, Nightmare on Edgewood
New coworking space to double as furniture showroom
The new concept will occupy the entire top floor of one of the Pyramids office buildings. Also this week: Black Acre, Taste of Havana, Chef JJ’s Backyard and Gauchos Brazilian Steakhouse.