Q&A: Indianapolis franchisee for Portland-based women’s sports-only bar is ready to go
IBJ spoke to Eve Keller about her life and love of women’s sports and spaces. Read on for a transcript of that conversation, edited for length and clarity.
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Punch Bowl Social faces eviction amid unpaid-rent lawsuit by Circle Centre owner
Hendricks Commercial Properties is asking the court to permit it to move forward with evicting Punch Bowl from its space and to collect unpaid rent, late charges, attorney fees, interest and other legal expenses.
Irvington could become site of city’s first DORA
Designated outdoor refreshment areas, or DORAs, have been widely established across the state since a law creating them was passed in 2023. But Indianapolis doesn’t yet have one.
Mesh on Mass to close after 15-year run
Cunningham Restaurant Group said it was unable to reach an agreement on a long-term lease for the restaurant with the building’s owner.
Wendy’s to close hundreds of stores in effort to boost profit
The new round of planned closures comes on top of the closure of 240 U.S. Wendy’s locations in 2024.
With Indianapolis Melting Pot honored as best in chain, franchisee eyes expansion
Melting Pot launched in Florida in 1975, when communal dining associated with fondue was a prominent social trend.
Plan for Zionsville’s long-vacant ‘Citgo lot’ calls for office-and-restaurant building
Jaffe Realty Co. plans to invest $12 million to redevelop the lot at 420 E. Main St., which has been empty for 14 years.
Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain
Louisville-based Yum Brands also owns popular fast-food chains KFC and Taco Bell.
La Tapatia to join Broad Ripple’s menu of Mexican restaurants
La Tapatia is scheduled to open Nov. 10 at 6283 N. College Ave., a 3,000-square-foot space north of the Turntable music venue.
Denny’s to be acquired, taken private in deal valued at $620M
The restaurant chain has about 30 locations in Indiana, including nearly a dozen in the Indianapolis area.
UPDATE: Jack’s Donuts businesses file for bankruptcy protection
Three related businesses operated by Jack’s Donuts owner and CEO Jack “Lee” Marcum III have filed Chapter 11 petitions, listing total liabilities of more than $20 million and assets of less than $1.6 million.
Q&A: Chris Martin leads hospitality group while honoring late founder
Martin joined the company in 2019 as vice president of operations and spent more than four years at the side of founder Nathan Finney, who died in a November 2023 plane crash.
Greenwood steakhouse to bring Mo’s name back to Indiana
Jeremiah Hamman, who co-founded the first Indiana location of Mo’s A Place for Steaks in 2003, plans to open the new Mo’s in an 8,900-square-foot building previously home to a Smokey Bones restaurant.
Food truck owners to open birria restaurant in Broad Ripple
Birrieria Iturbidense places its slow-cooked birria beef in ramen, egg rolls, pizza and sliders, as well as in traditional tacos and mulitas.
Owner of former Chef JJ’s Downtown restaurant lists building for $2.1M
Zoning changes or modifications to the building—including demolition—would require approval from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
Huse Culinary could temporarily move downtown restaurant during Circle Centre redevelopment
Hendricks Commercial Properties wants to build an upscale hotel where Harry & Izzy’s now operates as part of the planned $600 million redevelopment of Circle Centre over the next decade.
Clancy’s to build on 60 years of restaurant operations with high-fidelity listening bar
The company that launched Indiana hamburger chain Clancy’s and casual dining concept Grindstone Charley’s is planning a restaurant in Noblesville next year that is inspired by Japanese kissa lounges known for catering to audiophiles since the 1950s.
Treasury releases new proposals for ‘no tax on tips’
The agency on Friday submitted possible guidance that includes greater detail on the occupations covered by the rule and who will qualify and what counts as a “qualified tip.”
Uber Eats to launch drone meal delivery in partnership with Flytrex
The companies expect to begin deliveries in test markets by the end of this year.
North of 96th roundup: Voodoo Brewing, Indian restaurant among openings in northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other retailers and businesses recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look: