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Downtown Indy’s Sugar Factory restaurant facing eviction, court records show

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2 years ago

April 23, 2024

Downtown Indy’s Sugar Factory restaurant facing eviction, court records show

Downtown Indianapolis’ Sugar Factory restaurant is facing eviction due to failure to pay rent, according to a complaint filed in the Marion Superior Court in early March.

Sugar Factory American Brasserie currently occupies a Circle Centre Mall location at 49 W. Maryland St. It opened in the spring of 2022.

The complaint was filed by Circle Centre Mall LLC and alleges the restaurant owners owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent. Sugar Factory has been in default of its lease, due to failure to pay rent, since less than a year after it opened, court documents show.

Multiple attempts by IndyStar to contact representatives of Sugar Factory for comment were unsuccessful before publication of this article.

Sugar Factory is a celebrity-endorsed, over-the-top restaurant, candy store and bar. The chain is known for its goblet drinks, decadent sundaes and lavish entrees. The resturaunt has locations across the United States.

An attorney for Sugar Factory is not yet listed in online court records. A response to the complaint on behalf of the restaurant has not yet been filed.

The restaurant owed $333,778 in late rental payments when the mall first informed the restaurant that it was in default of its lease in January 2023.

In addition to rent payment issues, Sugar Factory was in default of its lease because it failed to provide and install proper storefront signage, the complaint from the mall states.

About a year after the restaurant was notified that it was in default of its lease, in January 2024, the restaurant was notified the mall was terminating the lease agreement due to “failure to cure neither the monetary default nor the default regarding proper signage,” court documents read.

Circle Centre Mall is asking the court to take possession of the premises and award damages, pre- and post-judgment interest and attorney’s fees.

An eviction hearing for the restaurant is set for May 1 at 11:30 a.m. in front of Marion Superior Court Judge Christina Klineman.

Contact Jake Allen at jake.allen@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @Jake_Allen19.

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NFL power rankings after Week 10: Indianapolis Colts have NFL’s best record, but are they the best team?

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3 hours ago

November 11, 2025

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NFL power rankings after Week 10: Indianapolis Colts have NFL’s best record, but are they the best team?

The Indianapolis Colts (8-2) head into their bye week tied with five teams with the fewest losses in the NFL: the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots (both 8-2) in the AFC, and Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams (all 7-2) in the NFC.

The Colts hold the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoff picture, but that doesn’t translate to No. 1 in the NFL power rankings. The Eagles, Rams, Seahawks and Broncos are getting those votes. Among this group, the Colts have an average ranking of about 4.6.

NFL power rankings Week 11: Indianapolis Colts rise after overtime win

“Give the ball to Jonathan Taylor. They got back to what they should always be doing, and it paid off big against the Falcons.”

“Jonathan Taylor is this year’s Saquon Barkley — and he didn’t even have to change teams.”

“Only eight running backs last season had more than 1,139 yards. Only six had 15 or more rushing touchdowns last season. That’s Jonathan Taylor’s stat line after just 10 games. He’s the favorite to win NFL Offensive Player of the Year, but Taylor should be considered for a higher award than that.”

“While teams are getting at Daniel Jones and certainly flustering him more frequently, it won’t be until an opponent matches the Colts’ offensive efficiency and forces Jonathan Taylor into a full-time pass protecting role that this train will start to leave the tracks. Jones — aided by a beautiful fourth-down catch from Tyler Warren — showed that the team has guts to back up special personnel and elite playcalling.”

“Indianapolis has been having a party over the first few months of the season, speeding past inferior opponents and playing up to (and exceeding) the contenders it has faced so far.

“Teams seem to be adjusting to this offense, though, and quarterback Daniel Jones’s bad habits are creeping up as a result. With Kansas City, Houston, and Seattle making up three of Indy’s next four games, we’ll see whether the Colts can be taken seriously — or whether they’re just a fun story for the regular season.”

“Sunday’s win should give the Colts confidence for a couple of reasons. They head into their bye week knowing they can win when not everything is perfect. They also know last week’s trade for Sauce Gardner is going to have a substantial and early impact.”

“If it seems like it’s been forever since a team rode a sensational running back and a strong defense to a Super Bowl − taking whatever a sometimes inconsistent quarterback provided − well, it’s actually only been nine months.”

“It wasn’t easy, and they needed overtime, but they did put up an amazing 519 yards on the Falcons. And Indiana Jones is back on track.”

“(Daniel Jones) was supposed to be riding out the end of a disappointing career in Indianapolis. Instead, he has the best passer rating of his career and is ninth in the league in EPA per dropback (0.18). Jones’ 265.9 passing yards per game and 8.3 passing yards per attempt are both career highs, and his 15 touchdowns tie for his second-best season. He’s the league’s best bargain, on a one-year, $14 million deal.”

NFL playoff picture

AFC through Week 10

Seed	Team	Record
1.	Colts	8-2
2.	Broncos	8-2
3.	Patriots	8-2
4.	Steelers	5-4
5.	Chargers	7-3
6.	Bills	6-3
7.	Jaguars	5-4

NFC through Week 10

Seed	Team	Record
1.	Eagles	7-2
2.	Seahawks	7-2
3.	Lions	6-3
4.	Buccaneers	6-3
5.	Rams	7-2
6.	Bears	6-3
7.	Packers	5-3-1

Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown cover the Colts all season. Get more coverage on IndyStarTV and with the Colts Insider newsletter.

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Here’s how much snow fell on central Indiana in the season’s first winter storm

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21 hours ago

November 10, 2025

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Here’s how much snow fell on central Indiana in the season’s first winter storm

It’s not winter yet, but Indianapolis has already seen nearly 2 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow blew in late on the afternoon of Nov. 9, bringing with it a winter weather advisory, and stopped falling midday on Nov. 10, dropping 1.8 inches on the capital city. Areas north of Indianapolis saw slightly more precipitation, with Frankfort topping out at 3.4 inches.

The cold front isn’t over quite yet. Scattered flurries are possible before 4 p.m. Nov. 11.

But temperatures will warm back up to a sunny 55 degrees by Nov. 12, the National Weather Service predicts.

When does winter actually begin? According to meteorologists, Dec. 1 starts the season, though most people push that back to Dec. 21 and the winter solstice.

Here’s how much snow was reported to the NWS on the morning of Nov. 10. Snow continued to fall in some parts of Indiana into the early afternoon, so a finalized report expected tomorrow will likely show slightly higher totals, an agency spokesperson explained.

Indianapolis area snow totals

Brownsburg: 1.2 inches
Carmel: 2.3 inches
Eagle Creek Reservoir, west: 2.3 inches
Greenfield: 1.2 inches
Greenwood: 1 inch
Indianapolis International Airport: 1.8 inches
Westfield: 2.8 inches
Zionsville: 1.7 inches

Northern and Central Indiana snow totals

Anderson: 2.5 inches
Ball State University: 3 inches
Frankfort: 3.4 inches
Kokomo: 3 inches

Southern Indiana snow totals

Bloomington: 0.8 inches
Columbus: 0.2 inches
Elnora: 0.4 inches
Nashville: 0.5 inches

Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@indystar.com.

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Winter weather advisory issued for Indianapolis, parts of central Indiana because of snow, ice

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2 days ago

November 10, 2025

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Winter weather advisory issued for Indianapolis, parts of central Indiana because of snow, ice

A winter weather advisory is in effect across parts of central Indiana until 10 a.m. Nov. 10 as bands of snow move across the state.

Snow accumulations could reach 2 inches in some areas, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis predicts.

Drivers should expect slippery roads and lower visibility — especially between 3 a.m. and 10 a.m. — making morning commutes potentially hazardous. Be sure to plan extra travel time and drive cautiously.

Be mindful of stairs, sidewalks and driveways as the surfaces could be icy, causing falls, NWS cautions.

Counties included in the advisory are: Boone, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Fountain, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Howard, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Shelby, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vermillion, Vigo and Warren.

This includes the cities of Anderson, Attica, Brazil, Brownsburg, Carmel, Clinton, Covington, Crawfordsville, Danville, Delphi, Fairview Park, Fishers, Flora, Franklin, Frankfort, Gosport, Greenfield, Greencastle, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lebanon, Martinsville, Mooresville, Montezuma, Noblesville, Plainfield, Rockville, Rosedale, Shelbyville, Spencer, Terre Haute, Tipton, Veedersburg, West Lafayette, West Lebanon, Williamsport and Zionsville

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Check road conditions, including road closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana’s online Trafficwise map at 511in.org, or visit our gridlock guide page for live traffic cams and more.

INDOT’s CARS Program provides information about road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color-coded map of Indiana’s highways and highlights hazardous road conditions and travel delays.

The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers.

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How to report downed traffic signals or tree limbs blocking a road

If you encounter a downed traffic signal or a limb blocking a roadway, contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at RequestIndy.gov. When calling after hours, press “2” to be connected.

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