3 restaurant newcomers make splash in Hamilton County
There’s nothing like a “coming soon” sign in the window to build an appetite, so diners have flocked to a trio of Hamilton County newcomers that opened their doors this summer.
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Living Room Theater to bring upscale arthouse concept to Bottleworks
The Portland company had originally targeted Fountain Square. Also: Nesso, The Inferno Room, Scarlet Lane, Luciana’s, TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth and more.
Chicago-based America’s Dog & Burger plans to enter Indianapolis market
The company is actively seeking franchisees to open stores in central Indiana and elsewhere in the state.
Cincinnati-based Macaron Bar bakery to open on Mass Avenue
Indianapolis traffic at the chain’s Louisville store helped seal the deal. Also: Gina’s Grill, Fireside Brewhouse, MJ Insurance, Chuck E. Cheese and Twin Jewelers.
Southern-inspired eatery/wine bar to open on Mass Avenue
It will be the fifth location overall for the Louisville-based restaurant chain, which opened a Fishers location in 2016.
Papa John’s founder sues company’s board, CEO
Papa John’s International Inc. founder John Schnatter escalated his legal battle with the pizza chain, suing the board of directors and CEO Steve M. Ritchie.
Finish Line to convert local shopping mall store to JD Sports brand
JD Sports, based in England, acquired Indianapolis-based Finish Line in June and is testing whether to convert the entire 555-store Finish Line chain to its brand.
Rebellion Doughnuts opening in Noblesville, City Market
Restaurant-owning lawyers are branching into sweet treats. Also this week: Coffee and Table, Courtyard by Marriott, Floor & Decor, Grand Appliance and TV, Camp Bow Wow, Qdoba, Foundry 317 and more.
Noodles & Co. makes downtown closure permanent after flood
The restaurant closed July 30 when a vehicle fire in the World of Wonders parking garage for Circle Centre mall led to a flood. It never reopened.
Former Santorini location in Fountain Square gets new restaurant tenant
The co-owner of a new Mexican restaurant in Fall Creek Place plans to open a second location as soon as October.
McDonald’s, franchisees spending $6 billion to connect with customers
Hoosier franchisees say they’re seeing good results from the fast-food chain’s overhaul of its U.S. restaurants, an effort that includes self-ordering kiosks and other technology upgrades.
Thunderbird owner planning price-conscious bar, restaurant by UIndy campus
Joshua Gonzales, who is a partner in the new venture, expects Jailbird to feel approachable with neighborhood-friendly pub food and easily affordable drink options.
Southport location of Cheeseburger in Paradise goes on permanent vacation
The chain founded by Jimmy Buffett had as many as 23 locations in 2012. On Tuesday, its website counted only two after closure of the south-side eatery.
Americans spending like crazy at restaurants, Commerce Department says
Spending at U.S. restaurants surged over the past three months by the most on record.
Store Space self-storage about to enter market with two facilities
The Las Vegas-based firm could open up to eight more in the Indianapolis area. Also, the latest on Tandoori Flame, Bad Axe Throwing and Abuelo’s.
Dockside dining when vacation is not an option
There’s something soothing about hanging out near large bodies of water—especially at mealtime.
Wahlburgers to open first Indianapolis-area restaurant
The restaurant chain, which is featured in a long-running reality TV series, is owned by actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg along with a third brother, Paul.
Steak n Shake offering ‘franchise partnerships’ for $10,000
Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake announced a plan Monday to dramatically change its franchising model by letting “franchise partners” take over operations at company-owned restaurants.
Seafood restaurant taking over former Rock Bottom location on 86th Street
The new eatery is owned by Jason Wu of Columbus, Indiana, who said he believes the seafood niche is underrepresented on the north side.
McDonald’s plans $168M in improvements at 270 Indiana restaurants
The renovations, which will include the addition of more digital self-order kiosks, come as the company celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac.