PNW Alumni Hall of Fame has new inductee
Deno Yiankes was inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame for his dedication to his career at White Lodging and his philanthropic support of the university.
Wetzel’s Pretzels opens bakery
Ayman Hadi, veteran Wetzel’s Pretzels operator, is opening a second bakery in the Merrillville area, at the Walmart at 2936 E 79th Ave., continuing the brand’s expansion.
ISHC honors Bruce White
Bruce White, founder of Merrillville-based White Lodging, is being honored posthumously by the International Society of Hospitality Consultants with a Pioneer Award.
Cousins Maine Lobster expands Midwest footprint
Cousins Maine Lobster is launching its first Indiana trucks in 2026 and 2027, serving lobster rolls, New England clam chowder and other Maine comfort foods to Hoosiers.
Jersey Mike’s opens
Jersey Mike’s Subs opened a store Nov. 12, in Schererville, with franchise owners Kamlesh, Raj and Sanjay Patel hosting an opening and fundraiser to support Top Tier Baseball.
White Lodging to manage new hotel
White Lodging was awarded management of The Shepherd Hotel, a hotel built to employ individuals with intellectual disabilities, located near Clemson University.
Supper club opens in Gary
Joslyn Kelly, owner of J’s Breakfast Club in Gary, is hosting a launch party Oct. 10 to introduce her restaurant’s new supper club, which will offer food and entertainment.
Hospitality heroes honored
Hospitality front-line employees were recognized with hospitality awards during the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. event.