Mac & Cheese restaurant chain accused of misleading Indiana franchisees
The Florida-based fast-casual restaurant chain opened locations in Westfield, Indianapolis and Elkhart in 2020 and 2021.
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Wild Eggs plans 3 more area restaurants, starting in Avon
Louisville-based Wild Eggs breakfast and brunch chain plans to double its presence in central Indiana by the end of 2024.
North of 96th roundup: Whitestown wedding venue owners plan Westfield location
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Cookie shop inspired by hip-hop culture to open on Mass Ave
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.
Seasoned fast-food franchisee couldn’t stay away
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.
10 Vicious Biscuit restaurants planned for central Indiana
Breakfast and brunch concept Vicious Biscuit launched in South Carolina and has expanded to North Carolina, Florida and Ohio.
Ambition drives CEO as Mexican restaurant group expands
Paul Arechiga is CEO of Fishers-based Arechiga Restaurant Group. The company has nine Mexican restaurants in the Indianapolis area and five more in suburban Chicago.
Sandwich and brunch spot planned along border of Garfield Park
Parkside Public House is expected to open by mid-June in Yoke Pavilion, a recently renovated 108-year-old mixed-use building.
Downtown Thai restaurant and jazz bar closing after 10 years in operation
Bangkok Restaurant & Bar, which regularly featured live musicians, opened in late 2013, filling space previously occupied by former restaurant chain Charlie & Barney’s.
Italian restaurant Rosemary and Olive planned for former Mimi Blue location
The ownership group of Rosemary and Olive is made up of veteran restaurateurs George Stergiopoulous, Elif Ozdemir and Gino Pizzi.
McDonald’s apologizes for global system outage that shut down some stores for hours
The company said the outage was caused by a third-party technology provider and was not a cybersecurity issue.
His Place Eatery to open new location near intersection of 86th and Ditch
His Place Eatery, consistently ranked as a top soul food restaurant in the city, is expanding 15 years after it opened in March 2009.
Breweries in Indiana strive to adapt as sales go flat
Craft beer, once the dynamic upstart of central Indiana’s food and beverage scene, is no longer a growth industry.
Lawmakers revive restaurant carry-out alcohol in finalized legislation
Expect to see happy hours and the option to add a cocktail to your carry-out restaurant order as soon as July, under finalized legislation approved Thursday by Indiana lawmakers.
Indianapolis City Market’s multiyear closure to begin after Friday
Construction on the landmark could last up to two years, according to the city. It’s part of a $200 million redevelopment of the entire block, after which the City Market itself will reopen under a private operator.
Culinary Dropout restaurant chain to make Midwest debut at Nora Plaza
American comfort food specialist Culinary Dropout launched in Arizona in 2010 and operates 11 locations in five states. The chain is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, which is owned by The Cheesecake Factory.
High-end Japanese steakhouse to open north of Monument Circle
The downtown location of Harmony Steakhouse, which is expected to feature modern interior design, will occupy nearly 7,550 square feet on the first floor of the building, as well as 1,200 square feet of patio space.
Acclaimed Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss to be succeeded by Alan Sternberg
Alan Sternberg has served as executive chef at Field Brewing in Westfield, Iozzo’s Garden of Italy and Cerulean.
Indianapolis company is one of nation’s largest regional alcoholic cider producers
Ash & Elm Cider Co.’s owners say the company is just getting started, with plans to expand its retail business to neighboring states and grow its online cider club into the nation’s biggest.
Restaurant brings ‘Juicy Lucy’ cheeseburger concept to Mass Ave
Mass & Belle Taphouse is serving stuffed cheeseburgers at the former location of Rooster’s Kitchen, which closed at the end of 2023.