BROAD RIPPLE — Another Broad Ripple business has closed its doors.
Joella’s Hot Chicken, located at 1072 Broad Ripple Avenue, announced the restaurant permanently closed on Sunday, January 26.
“We want to thank our team and guests who we have been fortunate enough to serve since we opened,” the restaurant said in a social media post.
No reason was given for the closure. Another Joella’s Hot Chicken location on 96th Street in Indianapolis will remain operational.
The restaurant issued the following statement regarding the closure:
At Joella’s Hot Chicken, we remain deeply committed to serving the Central Indiana market and delivering the crave-worthy chicken our guests love. While we have made the difficult decision to permanently close our Broad Ripple location, this move allows us to strategically invest in areas that will better serve a broader customer base and enhance the long-term success of our brand.
We are grateful to our loyal guests in Broad Ripple for their support over the years and encourage them to visit one of our two remaining Central Indiana locations—on 96th Street in Indianapolis and in Carmel-Westfield—where they can continue to enjoy our signature hot chicken.
To ensure a smooth transition, all Joella’s team members from Broad Ripple were offered positions at our other locations, reflecting our commitment to our employees and community. We look forward to continuing to satisfy Hoosiers’ cravings for chicken that’s spiced just right and welcoming our guests to our nearby restaurants.
This announcement comes shortly after Casba, a Broad Ripple bar, shut down after 40 years of business.
