Signia by Hilton Indianapolis
38-story, 800-room Signia by Hilton hotel under construction in downtown Indianapolis. Property will connect directly to the Indiana Convention Center. Expected to open December 2026. Gen Con has announced plans to expand into the new hotel. A separate Ritz-Carlton is also mentioned as slated for completion in early 2028 on Georgia Street near Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Mamacita
Sahm’s Hospitality Group is opening Mamacita, a cocktail bar and taco concept, at 11501 Allisonville Road in Fishers, IN. The restaurant will occupy the former home of Rockstone Pizza and Big Lug Taproom. Menu will focus on cuisines of Mexico and Central America with seasonal nods to Brazil and Peru, using locally sourced corn for […]
Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In returning to Fort Wayne after more than a decade away. Franchise owner Alex Richardson is opening the Summit City location at 4615 Bass Road. Grand opening set for September 22, 2026, 10am-8pm. A Community Give Back Day is planned for September 18 with free meals for military, first responders, and teachers.
Signia by Hilton Indianapolis
38-story, 800-room Signia by Hilton hotel connected to the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Construction is nearing completion and the hotel is expected to open to guests in December 2026. Gen Con plans to expand into the new hotel in 2027. A separate Ritz Carlton on Georgia Street near Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set to […]
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is opening two Indiana locations in August 2026: 7910 US 31 South in Indianapolis and 5946 Promenade Shops Boulevard in Noblesville. Fast-casual Hawaiian-style plate lunch chain that started in Kansas City in 2018. No freezers, fryers, or microwaves; food prepared fresh in-house. Drive-through service available. Part of a franchisee group planning […]
Score
Diagonal Hospitality owner Bill Pritt plans to open Score, a casual LGBTQ-friendly sports, music and entertainment venue (not strictly a sports bar) at 646 Massachusetts Ave. on Mass Ave. Will feature two floors of seating with a bar on each floor, rooftop space, and patio/outdoor seating. Will serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. No menu […]
Birdcall
Colorado-based fast casual chain Birdcall signed a 5-unit franchise agreement for the greater Indianapolis metro area on July 22, 2026. Active site selection is focused on the Carmel-Fishers-Westfield corridor with additional locations under consideration in the southern market. Franchisee Nikunj Patel is a multi-unit operator currently owning Nekter Juice Bar locations in Chicagoland. Concept features […]
Texas Roadhouse
The original Texas Roadhouse location is relocating from Green Tree Mall to a new 10,000-square-foot building off Veterans Parkway near Bubba’s 33 on Medical Plaza Way in Clarksville, IN. This will be the largest Texas Roadhouse in the chain. New location expected to open mid-November 2026. Nearly 150 employees will transfer, with additional staff to […]
Sugo Italian Kitchen
Sugo Italian Kitchen is a new Italian concept from Meraki Hospitality Group opening in the former Ricochet Tacos space in downtown Crown Point. The restaurant will feature handmade pastas, wood-fired pizza, handcrafted cocktails, and a bar. Originally planned as ‘Parisi’s’, the concept was changed. The team is targeting an opening sometime in 2026 as construction […]
Bloomington Convention Center Host Hotel
Monroe County CIB narrowed host hotel developer field to two finalists: Dora Hospitality and MHG Hotels. Hotel must provide at least 200 rooms and will be built on Seminary Pointe block adjacent to Bloomington Convention Center expansion. Developer selection expected July 15, 2026. Demolition of existing buildings on site possible as early as Oct. 1, […]