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The Bulldog, 2 other businesses set for closure in Meridian-Kessler

June 17, 2026
IBJ Staff

The Bulldog Bar and Lounge was revived in 2022 in the same building where it operated from 1974 to 1994.

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Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold for $2.7B

June 16, 2026
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The pizza chain owned by Louisville-based Yum Brands Inc.has struggled with outdated stores and growing competition.

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Pacers Sports & Entertainment launches retail media network

June 12, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Pacers Sports & Entertainment, along with two partners, this spring launched the Fieldhouse Media Network, a digital marketing initiative.

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From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

June 7, 2026 | Associated Press

U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts.

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Byrider back in gear after pandemic era struggles

June 5, 2026 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

Since a group of Byrider franchisees acquired the company in September 2024, it has installed a new senior leadership team, made a major investment in software technology and made other changes to lay the groundwork for a return to growth.

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Carmel considers plan to demolish 123-year-old house for new bookstore, cafe

May 21, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The property owners originally planned to open Stella House Books & Cafe after renovating and adding on to the house. They now would like to house the business in a brand new building. 

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New breakfast, brunch spot attracts outsized crowds

May 15, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

In seven weeks of doing business, The Besties’ Table breakfast and brunch restaurant has transformed an unremarkable intersection near the University of Indianapolis into a culinary hot spot.

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FASHION MALL REVAMP

3 stores, 2 restaurants announced for former Saks location at Fashion Mall

May 13, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Stores and restaurants will occupy more space than originally envisioned for the Fashion Mall redevelopment.

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ELI SIMON

Eli Simon lauds Gen Z in debut earnings report as Simon Property CEO

May 12, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

In his debut earnings call in the role of Simon Property Group’s chief executive, Eli Simon talked about what drove $1.76 billion in first-quarter revenue.

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INDYS SANDWICH

New sandwich shop set to open in former Yolk space in Salesforce Tower

May 11, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Indy’s Best Sandwich Place is the first restaurant for a new enterprise that aspires to open up to 15 fast-casual eateries in central Indiana.

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North of 96 roundup: Taproom, Dairy Queen among north-side openings

May 7, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

A Sun King taproom, a primary care center and a Dairy Queen are among new businesses that have recently opened or are set to open across the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look at some of them:

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DoorDash plans to spend more than $50M on gas price relief for its drivers

May 7, 2026 | Associated Press

The company said it would offer extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to offset a sharp increase in gas prices due to the Iran war.

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Kite Realty eyes sale of Glendale Town Center

April 30, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group has owned Glendale Town Center since it acquired the shopping center then known as Glendale Mall for $20 million in 1999.

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Ole Red restaurant, entertainment venue planned for Meridian Street

April 29, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The project is a partnership between property owner Boxcar Development LLC — a firm controlled by the Herb Simon family — and Nashville-based Opry Entertainment Group.

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ROOT BONE EXTERIOR

Root & Bone restaurant announces plans to close

April 27, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The restaurant’s management shared the news on social media Monday.

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JOHNS FAMOUS STEW

John’s Famous Stew, one of the city’s oldest restaurants, offered for sale

April 24, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

John’s Famous Stew, a spicy meat-and-potatoes concept, has a history in Indianapolis dating to 1911.

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McCammon’s Irish Market closes remaining garden center

April 21, 2026 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

The owners of McCammon’s Irish Market have permanently closed their garden center in Brownsburg, not long after doing the same thing to their location in Greenwood.

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Retail sales rose 1.7% in March, driven by spike in gas prices

April 21, 2026 | Associated Press

Excluding gas prices, retail sales were up 0.6%, helped in part by government tax refunds and warm weather.

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West Fork Whiskey sells Westfield venue to Stick and Hack Entertainment

April 21, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Fishers-based Stick and Hack plans to open a sports and entertainment facility at the site with two restaurants, three bars, an outdoor beer garden, and golf and racing simulators.

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Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection

April 17, 2026 | Associated Press

Shares in QVC Group, which went for over $900 a decade ago, were trading for less than $3 earlier this week.

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CAFE BABETTE

Café Babette owners plan overseas move, offer business for sale

April 13, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Citing a political climate at odds with their aspirations, the owners of a popular Garfield Park bakery announced plans to move to Spain.

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Cafe Patachou expands into neighboring states

April 10, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The first location outside of Indiana opened in November in Lexington, Kentucky, and two locations are scheduled to open in suburban Cincinnati later this year.

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