Bar One Fourteen shifts to private-event business model
Bar One Fourteen will accommodate private parties of up to 18 people in a setting designed for audiophiles.
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New Taylor’s Bakery owner plans no changes at 110-year-old business
Taylor’s Bakery, a cake and pastries business that had been owned by four generations of the same family, has been acquired by an Indianapolis real estate investor.
McDonald’s franchisees fined for child labor violations
Federal officials say two 10-year-olds are among the 300 children who worked for three separate franchisees that operate a total of 62 McDonald’s locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio.
Darden buys Ruth’s Chris Steak House for about $715M
Indianapolis is home to two Ruth’s Chris locations—downtown at 45 S. Illinois St. and on the north side at 2727 E. 86th St.
North of 96th roundup: Big Blue Swim School, Thai Sushi House among those set to open
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look.
Keystone Sports Review to move to former Birdy’s location
Keystone Sports Review plans to move 15 blocks north this summer to take over the former Birdy’s Bar & Grill. Meanwhile, KSR’s existing site has a new owner that will open another business after KSR relocates.
Editorial: Governor should sign legislation regulating food delivery services
Many restaurant owners have grown tired of being blamed for something they couldn’t control and never signed up for.
Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss gains acclaim with comfort food, upscale cuisine
The restaurant emerged 11 years ago in a previously abandoned Fletcher Place building, immediately gathering accolades and contributing to the city’s ascent as a culinary destination.
Bill to protect restaurants from unwanted third-party delivery apps nears final approval
Indiana is following California’s lead in moving toward regulating third-party food delivery providers by requiring them to get written consent from restaurants to deliver their food.
Restaurants strive to perfect readying of food for mobile orders
Fast food and fast casual restaurant chains are experimenting with concepts that exclusively serve food to go.
Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. Sales of them have been growing rapidly, with tens of thousands now gliding through dining rooms worldwide. Others say they aren’t much more than a gimmick.
Wing Zone restaurant to take over former Donut Shop location
The first Indiana location for Wing Zone, a fast-casual chain with more than 60 locations, is expected to open by the end of the summer.
McDonald’s temporarily closes U.S. offices ahead of layoffs
McDonald’s has more than 150,000 employees in corporate roles and in company-owned restaurants. It warned employees in January that layoffs would be coming.
Companies targeting big spenders with premium products
Companies from toothpaste makers to Chipolte are adding more premium items as they reach out to wealthier shoppers who are still spending freely even in the face of higher inflation.
Building across from future Eleven Park site expected to house new restaurant
A local entrepreneur is in the early stages of redeveloping a 5,400-square-foot building, anchored by a pizza restaurant, directly south of the Indy Eleven and Keystone Group stadium district project at the former Diamond Chain Manufacturing Co. site.
Shortage of cooking oil looms as biofuels gain global appeal
From the U.S. to Brazil and Indonesia, governments are embracing energy made from plants like soybeans or canola, or even animal fat, to move away from fossil fuels and cut emissions.
Cunningham to manage Pacers-owned facility with restaurant, speakeasy, event space
As being developed by Indianapolis-based Cunningham Restaurant Group, the lineup of eateries in the $20 million Commission Row will include an upscale restaurant with steak and seafood, as well as a tavern-style concept with more shareable fare.
Steak n Shake rebounds with self-service push
Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake has spent $50 million to eliminate table service at its restaurants in favor of self-service ordering—an investment the company says has allowed it to regain profitability after three straight years of losses.
North of 96th roundup: Scenthound, Don Rigo among those set for openings
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look.
Crazy King Burrito planning to open 3 restaurants in Hamilton County
Indiana’s first Crazy King Burrito location is expected to open June 1 in Carmel. Other suburban locations for the fast-casual restaurant are in the works.