When Does Olive Garden Scheduled To Open In Franklin Tn
Portillo's and Olive Garden may be eyeing new locations, while LongHorn Steakhouse ready to start construction in Schererville
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LongHorn Steakhouse is ready to start construction near the new Chick-fil-A restaurant that's opening soon in Schererville, but Olive Garden and Portillo's may be eyeing new sites, town manager Robert Volkmann said.
Developer Luke Family of Brands brought the Chick-fil-A slated to open this summer to the new Oak Street development off Indianapolis Boulevard. But it's no longer clear whether Portillo's and Olive Garden will come to the site, as both are apparently looking at other options in the area, Volkmann said.
Luke Family of Brands recently notified the town of Schererville it no longer wants to bring the Portillo's proposal to the Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, Volkmann said.
"We're still going to have the advertised hearing that's scheduled, as we don't have a signed letter withdrawing," he said.
He's heard Portillo's may be eyeing another site by the new Taco Bell on U.S. 30 in Dyer, but it's not known what the restaurant's plans are.
"They could come back for the hearing in a few months," he said. "They might not be ready."
Portillo's is eyeing a drive-thru-only restaurant in the Tri-Town area that's smaller than its popular eatery in Merrillville.
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"With COVID, some of these sit-down restaurants may have realized they do better with carryout and delivery," Volkmann said. "If people are picking it up, they don't have to pay wait staff in the dining room or pay to maintain a dining room. They can just send it out the door."
Schererville did have some concerns about traffic at the Oak Street location.
"Portillo's runs its drive-thru very efficiently, as does the Chick-fil-A that's going in at Oak Street," Volkmann said. "But with Starbucks, Oberweis, Panera Bread, you have some really intense drive-thrus in a tight area. It could have an impact on traffic in an area that's already congested. That's certainly a concern. Portillo's manages its drive-thru very well, but does bring in a lot of traffic."
The chain, known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polishes, Italian beef sandwiches and other Chicago fare, has long been looking at a Tri-Town location.
"They might be looking at other sites," he said. "They've talked about a Portillo's and Olive Garden in Schererville for the last 15 to 20 years. Those names have been kicked around for years."
Olive Garden has withdrawn from the Oak Street redevelopment project and is looking at another nearby site a few miles north, Volkmann said.
Highland Redevelopment Director Kathy DeGuilio-Fox said Olive Garden had approached the town about taking over the former Old Country Buffet at the Highland Grove Shopping Center on Indianapolis Boulevard, but has not filed any official application.
Volkmann said extensive renovations would be required at that site, but that it might be easier to procure a liquor license to serve wine in Highland.
"The inside is a buffet, so they'd need to gut and remodel the interior and give the facade a facelift," he said.
The LongHorn Steakhouse is still going forward as planned.
The developer has pulled permits to build a 5,710-square-foot steakhouse in the same Oak Street development just off Indianapolis Boulevard.
It will invest an estimated $2 million to build the 184-seat sit-down restaurant serving outlaw ribeyes, renegade sirloins, New York Strips, fire-grilled T-bones and other cuts of steak, Volkmann said.
"They can pick up the permits and start any day now," he said.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Edible Arrangements, Vaccaro's Delicatessen, Basecamp Fitness and Hot Pans Comfort Food coming soon
Coming soon
Edible Arrangements will soon deliver fresh fruit bouquets to Crown Point.
Christian and Cassandra Washington, who own the Edible Arrangements in Schererville, plan to open the chain's 10th store in Indiana in Crown Point. Atlanta-based Edible Arrangements, which Entrepreneur magazine has deemed one of the country's fastest-growing franchises, bills itself as "the world's leader in gifts and treats," such as its boxes of chocolate-covered strawberries and signature melon bouquets that blend a fruit basket with a floral arrangement.
"After working for many years in multiple industries, we knew that joining the Edible team was the perfect solution to continue our goal of empowering team leaders through our business ownership," Christian Washington said. "Being huge fans of the brand ourselves, we're excited to be sharing the joys of Edible's fruitful arrangements by opening our second location in Crown Point."
He has worked as a manager in the steel industry and a pastor at Anthem Church in Hammond. She has worked as a chemical engineer in manufacturing and as a licensed general law practitioner.
"We are honored that our innovative business model has drawn the attention of experienced and thoughtful franchise partners such as the Washingtons," said Patricia Perry, vice president of franchise development at Edible.
Slated to open in 2022
Founded more than 20 years ago, Edible Arrangements sells freshly made gifts that feature fruit and gourmet chocolate that can be picked up in-store or delivered to someone's home or office to celebrate life's triumphs or cheer someone up. It also carries bakery items, smoothies, individual grab-and-go treats and fresh produce boxes that can be ordered at the store or online.
The chain has more than 1,000 locations worldwide, including in Lansing, Valparaiso and Portage. Edible Arrangements has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the country. It is now licensing its products in retail stores and is looking to grow through franchising in Indiana, Alabama, Alaska, Northern California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North and South Carolina, North and South Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.
The Crown Point location is slated to open in 2022.
For more information, visit edible.com or www.ediblefranchise.com.
Coming soon
Vaccaro's Delicatessen is coming soon to Michigan City.
The deli at 1407 Franklin St. will serve charcuterie boxes, charcuterie platters, New Orleans-style muffuletta sandwiches, quiche, baked potatoes at a baked potato bar, pastries and desserts.
For more information, visit vaccarosdeli.com or call 219-221-6644.
Coming soon
A Basecamp Fitness Studio is coming to a new strip mall planned for a location near the Hampton Inn on U.S. 41 in Schererville.
The fast-paced gym chain offers a high-intensity 35-minute guided class with fast-paced interval training that alternates 60-second bursts of strength training with 60-seconds on a high-resistance stationary bike followed by an optional 10-minute core exercise session. Modeled after how professional athletes train, the workouts are designed to be as efficient as possible in a "fast and fun" group setting.
Basecamp Fitness Studio will occupy part of a 7,500-square-foot retail building on a 1.75-acre site by the iHop on U.S. 41. There will be an additional 4,500-square-feet of restaurant space and a drive-through restaurant.
"The property is located in the heart of Schererville's retail corridor and has great frontage on U.S. 41. We already have a lot of activity for the additional space adjacent to Basecamp," said Latitude Commercial's Brett McDermott, who is representing the landlord in leasing the development.
The gym at 1902 U.S. 41 in Schererville is slated to open this year.
For more information, call 219-718-4167 or visit basecampsfitness.com.
Coming soon
Hot Pans Comfort Food & Catering is bringing southern cuisine and soul food to Michigan City.
The restaurant and catering business at 1701 Franklin St. in Michigan City promises "our pots stay hot while yours are not." It promises southern comfort food with "a touch of street food" served in a modern atmosphere.
The menu includes seafood boils with house-made butter garlic sauce, crispy fried chicken, firecracker shrimp with Cajun rice, four-cheese mac and cheese, stuffed cornbread and French garlic bread.
Lifelong dream
Chef Portia Gurley, a Chicago native who hails from the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side, is opening the restaurant. Aspiring to be a chef since the third grade, she cooked her first Thanksgiving dinner for her family at the age of 14. She's earned degrees in the culinary arts and business management from Robert Morris University.
Hot Pans Comfort Food will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
For more information, visit www.hotpanscatering.com, call 219-221-6801 or email orders@hotpanscatering.com.
Expanding
New Beginnings Clubhouse, a mental health service provider, plans to grow at its existing location at 107 W. 79th Ave. in Merrillville.
The social service agency helps those with mental health conditions find employment and become independent to realize their full potential as people. An affiliate of Regional Mental Health and a member of Clubhouse International, it currently occupies 2,480 square feet in its existing location.
New Beginnings Clubhouse plans to expand by 1,965 square feet to occupy 4,445 square feet in the coming months so it can provide services to more people in need in the community.
"New Beginnings had been exploring relocating to a larger space for well over a year. It was only at the beginning of 2021 that we began pursuing merging with the adjacent suite. In the end, the tenant got their additional space and the landlord filled a vacancy. Everyone is satisfied," said Latitude Commercial's Antony Miocic, who represented New Beginnings.
For more information, call 219-472-0311.
Reopen
Family Dollar reopened a Gary store after a renovation.
The discount retailer updated its store at 3400 W. 15th St. in Gary, adding freezers and coolers and expanding the selection of food, household products, beauty products, and $1 Dollar Tree merchandise.
The store is open seven days a week. Family Dollar stores typically employ six to 10 people.
A grand reopening celebration took place Saturday.
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When Does Olive Garden Scheduled To Open In Franklin Tn
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