Coming price cuts at McDonald’s might signal broader fast food price war
Fast food visits by lower-income consumers dropped by double-digit percentages industrywide in the second quarter, McDonald’s said.
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Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return
The tempest over the logo began last week, when the company announced plans for a simplified design featuring only the company’s name.
Illinois Street Food Emporium changing ownership
Vivian Farris, who acquired the cafe, bakery and catering business in 2014 from founders Ernie and Sue Kobets, is set to retire after a long career in the food-service business.
Social Cantina to open restaurant at former Gallery Pastry spot
The Art Moderne building at the intersection of 46th Street and College Avenue originally opened as a Kroger grocery store in 1932.
Critics deride Cracker Barrel’s new logo as ‘sterile,’ ‘soulless’ and ‘woke’
The restaurants themselves are also being revamped. The dining rooms are being outfitted with more modern furnishing and decor, as opposed to the “old country store” design it had in place for decades.
Beef prices are spiraling, but meat lovers aren’t deterred—yet
Beef and veal prices surged 11.3 percent in July on a year-over-year basis, according to the most recent consumer price index report.
Larry Dickerson works to lift Indiana’s food culture
Larry Dickerson spent a career in the automotive industry, politics and tourism before he returned home to Indiana with an eye on using food as a path to economic development.
Cunningham Restaurant Group to bring fine dining to Butter art fair
The parent company of Vida, Livery and other dining concepts will serve five-course meals during two nights of Butter.
Indianapolis Pizza Festival on mission to determine Indiana’s best pie
About 30 pizza vendors will gather Saturday on the southern half of Monument Circle for the sold-out, inaugural Indianapolis Pizza Festival.
Restaurants balance rising, unpredictable costs with what customers value
Economic uncertainty has seeped into the attitudes of restaurant customers.
Owner of Foxgardin, Bonge’s acquires Carnegie’s in Greenfield, plans reopening
Carnegie’s, a fine-dining eatery that occupied the lower level of a former Carnegie Library at 100 W. North St., closed in late June after a 26-year run under retiring former owner and chef Ian Harrison.
Supplies of matcha are dwindling, thanks to lattes and TikTok videos
Matcha, the bright-green tea powder from Japan, has become so popular in recent months that producers are straining to meet the surge in global demand.
Starbucks looks to protein drinks, other new products to boost lagging sales
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said improving store operations and paring back Starbucks’ menu was necessary before layering in new products.
New steakhouse to anchor $30M development near Fishers Event Center
The owner of the Prime 47 steakhouse at Clay Terrace in Carmel plans to open the new restaurant in a 9,500- to 10,000-square-foot restaurant space at The Crossing at Fishers District.
Dean’s Steak & Seafood set to open first Indiana location in downtown hotel
The Dean’s Steakhouse restaurant chain has three other locations in North Carolina and Texas.
Westfield City Council approves $105M Jersey 32 downtown project
The project’s plan calls for 43,000 square feet of retail space, 15,500 square feet of office space, up to 235 apartment units and a 574-space parking garage.
What to know—and what isn’t known yet—about tax deductions for tips, overtime pay
Which workers will qualify for the new deductions is among the details the government has to work out after President Donald Trump’s signature spending and policy package won final congressional approval.
Restaurants, bars say they’re getting squeezed by rising music licensing costs
Businesses say the rising licensing costs have become overwhelming, and some question whether it’s even worth playing music at all.
Dozens of downtown businesses to offer WNBA-themed specials during All-Star Weekend
Nearly 30 local businesses across the city are offering limited-time deals and themed experiences during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Pier 48 restaurant moves from downtown, citing effects of nearby construction
Pier 48 Fish House & Oyster Bar is establishing a pop-up location at George’s Neighborhood Grill on the northeast side of Indianapolis.