This one was close to home. The Steak 'n Shake on E Washington Street is just minutes from our Indianapolis shop, and our crew was on site installing new drive-thru canopies to refresh the restaurant's exterior. Like most of the work we do, we took this project on for a national sign partner. Our job was to show up ready, get it installed right, and keep them in the loop from start to finish.
Project at a Glance
Midwest Signs removed the worn drive-thru canopies at Steak 'n Shake on E Washington Street in Indianapolis and installed new ones. We also handled the structural mounting and the related sign work that completes the refreshed look. We did the work for a national sign company partner while the restaurant stayed open. It's the kind of QSR installation our Indiana-based crews handle every week.
Out With the Old Canopy, In With the New
Drive-thru canopies take the full brunt of Indiana weather year after year, and these had fallen behind the brand's current look. Our crew brought bucket trucks and a crane, staged the work safely in the parking lot, and coordinated every lift of the new canopy components. With cars still moving through the lot, planning and communication matter as much as the install. Everyone on site and back at the partner's office knew what was happening and when.
Sign Work Coordinated With the Canopy
Canopy projects usually come with sign work attached. While we were on site, our team also handled the related sign components, including panel work for menu and promotional messaging, so the finished exterior looks like one consistent brand from the street. Having one crew handle both kept the schedule tight and gave our partner a single point of contact.
Your Installation Partner Across Indiana and Beyond
Installation and service aren't side work for us. They're our bread and butter. For more than 40 years, Midwest Signs has helped national sign and management companies keep their customers' signs and lighting installed properly and working 100%. Single-location refreshes and regional roll outs get the same approach: consistent quality, on-time results, and communication you can count on.
Our crews cover all of Indiana and regularly travel into Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky when a project calls for it. Learn more about our Sign Service & Installation work or contact Midwest Signs to talk about your next project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What canopy work did Midwest Signs complete at Steak 'n Shake on E Washington Street?
We removed the worn drive-thru canopies at the Steak 'n Shake on E Washington Street in Indianapolis and installed new ones. We also handled the structural mounting and coordinated the related sign components to refresh the restaurant's exterior.
Does Midwest Signs handle QSR canopy and sign installations in Indianapolis?
Yes. We're based on the east side of Indianapolis, just off I-465 with easy access to I-70, so our crews are minutes from any location in the metro area. We install canopies, signs, and lighting for quick-service and retail brands on behalf of national sign company partners, from single-site refreshes to regional roll outs.
Can Midwest Signs complete canopy installs while a restaurant stays open?
Yes. QSR work almost always happens in an active parking lot. Our crews plan the staging, use bucket trucks and crane equipment safely, and keep disruption to daily operations to a minimum. We keep our partner updated the whole way through, so there are answers ready whenever their customer asks.