Last local Joe’s Crab Shack goes out of business
Parent company Ignite Restaurant Group, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, has closed dozens of restaurants across the country.
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Developer revives proposal for massive Fishers sports complex
The Fishers Sports Pavilion project was first introduced in April 2015, but construction never started. Now, a modified proposal with a $75 million price tag is heading to Fishers officials for consideration.
Ikea announces opening date for Fishers location
The Swedish retailer said it will allow customers to line up at the 289,000-square-foot store two days ahead of the grand opening.
Indy-area Applebee’s owner says local locations aren’t closing
Apple American Group, which owns about 20 Applebee’s franchises in the Indianapolis area, said its restaurants won’t be among those being shut down by DineEquity Inc.
Three-story mixed-use project in Broad Ripple gets balky feedback from city
Developers want to demolish two residential structures along Guilford Avenue to make way for the project, which would feature retail and office space in addition to 10 apartments.
Parent of Applebee’s, IHOP to close up to 160 restaurants
DineEquity Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill and IHOP, is planning to eliminate as many as 160 of the restaurants, the company said Thursday.
Growing number of restaurants, bars serving board games as side dish
Standards such as Monopoly, Scrabble and Yahtzee can be found on shelves at Big Lug Brewery, Tin Roof, Thirsty Scholar and more. But some venues have gone even further—including Books & Brews and Kingmakers—are making tabletop games the centerpiece of an evening out.
Has Steak n Shake’s value pricing become detriment?
Sardar Biglari racked up 29 quarters of consecutive same-store sales gains before the current cold streak hit.
Amazon’s impact, influence grows in central Indiana
Seattle-based Amazon employs more than 9,000 full-time workers at its five Indiana fulfillment centers, four of which are in central Indiana—with plans to add more positions.
UPDATE: Judge orders Carmel to halt work on 96th Street roundabout project
The city of Carmel has been ordered by a Boone County judge to cease any work on its proposed 96th Street roundabout project, which is the subject of an ongoing land dispute with Indianapolis.
Macy’s, Kohl’s renew fears of intractable retail slump
A fresh round of sales declines at Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp., though less severe than Wall Street had feared, is renewing concerns that the department-store industry can’t pull out of a years-long slump.
Roundup: New restaurant stakes out Bourbon Street building; more eateries in Speedway
A culinary concept called Stixx appears to be settling where Bourbon Street Distillery operated for 15 years, while Speedway’s bustling Main Street welcomes two new arrivals.
Tech activity driving downtown office demand
Vacancy continues to decline as Salesforce takes more space in the city’s tallest building and other tech firms put down stakes. And with the greater demand, rents are escalating.
UPDATE: Man charged over threats to blow up Indiana shopping center, schools
The U.S. Attorney's office in Indianapolis said Monday that Buster Hernandez also is accused of making cyber threats to juvenile females and producing child pornography.
English luggage firm to relocate U.S. headquarters to Greenwood
IT Luggage is investing nearly $1.8 million to purchase and renovate a 33,000-square-foot facility.
NAPA Balkamp moving 190 employees from Indy to Plainfield
The town of Plainfield announced Friday morning that auto parts distributor NAPA Balkamp will move its corporate headquarters from Indianapolis to the former Galyan’s Trading Co. building.
Noblesville considers building $14M police headquarters
The 40,000-square-foot building would be constructed on a vacant 24-acre remediated property commonly known as the Firestone site, south of Division Street near 18th Street.
Dunkin’ Donuts considering name overhaul
Dunkin' Donuts said it won't make a decision on whether it will change its name until late next year, when it expects to start redesigning stores.
UPDATE: $15M Block 20 project snagged by appeal
Neighbors of the development proposed for a surface lot adjacent to the Athenaeum filed the appeal after a judge ruled against their challenge in July.
Washington Square owner owes more than $600,000 in property taxes
The far-east side shopping center appears on the list of delinquent properties for Marion County’s next tax sale.