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  Steak n Shake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1981, Steak n Shake was sold by Franklin to E.W. Kelley and Associates, whose chairman, E.W. "Ed" Kelley was considered largely responsible for the growth of the restaurant until his death on July 4, 2003.
Steak n Shake restaurants are currently located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.
Most Steak n' Shake restaurants are built with the "shake window" facing the restaurant and the salad bar at an angle, although more locations are being built with a new design, having the shake window slightly down a corridor, with the salad bar facing directly towards the restaurant.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Steak_n_Shake   (1210 words)

  
 Steak n Shake Company
Steak n Shake restaurants are generally open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and in addition to the core menu, offer a breakfast menu during breakfast hours.
Steak n Shake restaurants have a distinctive exterior appearance and interior decor.
Steak n Shake operates a distribution center in Bloomington, Illinois, from which food products (except for items purchased by the restaurants locally, such as bakery goods, produce and dairy products) and restaurant supplies are delivered to 101 Company-operated and 16 franchised restaurants located in parts of the Midwest (primarily in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa).
www.hospitalityguild.com /Financial/Restaurants/SteaknShake.htm   (461 words)

  
 Steak N Shake Franchise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Steak n Shake Company is one of the oldest restaurant chains in the United States.
Steak n Shake serves a distinct niche in the mid-scale, casual dining segment of the restaurant industry.
Steak n Shake's television and print marketing are product-benefit directed, showing why Steak n Shake is superior to fast food alternatives with a fun, irreverent, tongue-in-cheek humorous approach.
www.franchisegator.com /cgi-bin/profileGenni.php?key=924&f_type=11   (574 words)

  
 chef junglebook reminisces about steak n shake
A franchised restaurant in the Eastern half of the United States, Steak 'n' Shake was a venerable burger chain that had become a civic institution by the time I was in high school by cranking out fresh, tasty (if incredibly thin) burgers and thick yummy shakes in a brightly-lit, immaculate white tile dining room.
Steak 'n' Shake's guiding philosophy, emblazoned on all their gear, put it plainly: "In Sight, It Must Be Right".
Steak 'n' Shake fries seem barely bigger than a human hair in memory, but are probably about a sixteenth of an inch on a side, and always look as if they were all cut from the longest direction of a huge potato.
home.earthlink.net /~cbrownsf/steakn.htm   (839 words)

  
 Steak & Shake - tesg's guide to big chain road food consumption
Steak and Shake played heavily on its heritage in its marketing, while a modernization of the restaurants occurred (mostly through replacement of older buildings, including the original Normal, IL location).
Steak n Shake has improved their shake offerings recently with the addition of some new flavors, "Side by Side" shakes, (two flavors co-poured into the glass) and "Sippable Sundaes" (shakes with sundae toppings).
Steak and Shake is still highly successful with a lot of room for growth.
www.99w.com /evilsam/ff/steakandshake.htm   (760 words)

  
 Steak n Shake increases stake after shake-up
Sales at Steak n Shake stores open for at least a year rose 12.4 percent in the fourth quarter, driving up profits 17 percent, not counting a one-time charge to close nine restaurants.
Steak n Shake also shifted the focus of its advertising to support the new products.
In the past, Steak n Shake's television ads contrasted the restaurant chain with fast-food joints, touting its china plates, table service and made-to-order meals.
www.enquirer.com /editions/2003/11/30/biz_steaknshake.html   (348 words)

  
 Steak-n-Shake   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Founded in 1934, Steak n Shake serves a distinct niche in the family dining segment of the restaurant industry.
The Steak n Shake Company currently operates over 400 restaurants in 18 states, primarily located in the Midwest and South.
Steak n Shake offers outstanding salaries and bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401K plan, medical and life insurance.
company.monster.com /steak   (205 words)

  
 Steak n Shake
Steak n Shake prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, participation in military service or any other unlawful basis in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
I authorize Steak 'n Shake to verify my past employment and education, criminal records, credit history, motor vehicle records, personal references, and other job related data provided on this application or via the interview process.
I understand that nothing in this employment application, in Steak 'n Shake's statements or personal guidelines or in my communications with any Steak 'n Shake official is intended to create an employment contract between Steak 'n Shake and me.
www.richman-steaknshake.com /application1.htm   (426 words)

  
 IndyScribe: The Great Cow Smackdown: Steak ‘n Shake vs. Sullivan’s
Steak ‘n Shake fries are very skinny (skinnier than your standard fast food chain fries), crispy, and plentiful.
Two years ago, I would have bashed Steak ‘n Shake for their smoking section (large, smoky, and not separated from the smoking section in any meaningful way) but when they tore down and rebuilt the Steak ‘n Shake at 86th and Westfield, they also made it non-smoking.
Steak 'n' Shake may put us all in a grave sooner, but the experience for the $ is perfect.
www.indyscribe.com /restaurants/the_great_cow_smackdown_steak_n_shake_vs_sullivans.html   (1136 words)

  
 Steak n Shake slows growth, expands ad, credit-card efforts Nation's Restaurant News - Find Articles
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Steak n Shake Co. is continuing to slow growth as it takes the first steps in a long-term plan aimed at reversing recent negative same-store-sales trends.
For the periods ended Sept. 25, Steak n Shake's same-store sales declined 3.2 percent and 0.7 percent for the fourth quarter and full year, but the company still managed to post improvements in its bottom and top-line performances for fiscal 2002.
Steak n Shake has pulled back the reins on expansion in recent years as it has sought more productive sites and has acknowledged problems in properly staffing its stores.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3190/is_49_36/ai_95443957   (467 words)

  
 Steak n Shake Food Legend Dies - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick
Steak n Shake was one of the most fortunate restaurant chains in America for almost twenty years: Stephen Koch led the development of new products and ensured operational processes were optimized.
Because of his total understanding of how a Steak n Shake kitchen operates, his industry knowledge and insight, and his ability to appreciate business challenges as well as consumer behavior, Stephen was an important contributor to an on-going operational redesign.
Steak n Shake is a full-service, casual dining restaurant serving a core menu of its famous Steakburgers, thin 'n crispy French Fries and old fashioned hand-dipped Milk Shakes.
www.insideindianabusiness.com /newsitem.asp?id=16929   (1021 words)

  
 Frisco-Online - Restaurant Guide - Ratings for Steak 'n Shake
I have been to Steak and Shake several times and I don't understand why it is always busy and so popular with so many people.
The shakes are the only reason to visit this dive, and they never taste as good as they look.
Steak and Shake is good food and provides a variety in the menu for a change of pace.
www.frisco-online.com /rate.cfm?id=103   (612 words)

  
 Milk Shakes Meet Candy and Cookies: Steak n Shake Introduces Bits 'n Pieces Milk Shakes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Steak n Shake Bits ‘n Pieces mixes candy and cookies throughout the entire milk shake, and tops them off too, giving guests a full-flavored experience.
Steak n Shake is a full service, casual dining restaurant servicing a core menu of its famous Steakburger™ sandwiches, thin ’n crispy French fries, old fashioned hand-dipped milk shakes, chili, home-style soups, fresh salads, a variety of desserts and breakfast.
Steak n Shake restaurants feature full-service dining areas, counter service and drive-thru window and are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2006/6/emw394957.htm   (460 words)

  
 Steak 'n Shake - Miami, FL, 33193-1278 - Citysearch
Steak 'n Shake burgers are by far the most satisfying and tasteful burgers that I have eaten thus far.
However, Steak 'n Shake delivers pound for pound the best burgers in town because of its incredible flavor and texture.
Their chili and shakes are also to die for.
www.citysearch.com /profile/33487739   (398 words)

  
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The snazzy retro design of the place (a genuine legacy from its beginning in 1934 in Normal, Illinois) and its classic hash-house menu of chili and burgers give the dining experience a charm that is unequaled by any other chain of restaurants.
So while Steak ‘N’ Shake is an unusual Roadfood choice in that it is NOT unique, it nonetheless is a dining experience we’d recommend to anyone with a taste for true Americana.
The primary delicacy of any Steak ‘N’ Shake is its burger, which has a beefy succulence that is greasy enough to make eating one feel like a delicious sin.
www.roadfood.com /Reviews/Writeup.aspx?ReviewID=507&RefID=507   (346 words)

  
 Steak n Shake Profit Rises
Steak n Shake (SNS:NYSE) matched first-quarter estimates Wednesday but guided slightly down for the rest of 2005.
But for full-year 2005, Steak n Shake said it expects to earn $1.08 to $1.11 a share, which is a shade below the $1.12 Wall Street analyst consensus.
On Wednesday, Steak n Shake shares rose 55 cents to $18.37.
www.thestreet.com /pf/stocks/food/10205489.html   (201 words)

  
 Steak 'n Shake | Lawrence.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Steak 'n Shake was founded in 1934 in Normal, Illinois by Gus Belt, a restauranteur who owned a restaurant/gas station called Shell's Chicken.
Gus would wait for the busiest time in his counter only restaurant, wheel in a barrel of steaks (including round steak, sirloin steak, and T-bones) and ground the steaks into burgers right in front of the customers.
Steak 'n Shake still blazes up their grub in sight and serves it up on china, giving the otherwise fast food joint a decidedly restaurant feel.
mobile.lawrence.com /places/steak_n_shake   (169 words)

  
 Roadfood.com Forums - steak and shake
When we were little and expressed lack of appetite due to illness, Mom would send Dad to Steak 'n Shake for cheeseburgers and root beer for the sickie.
Figuring that I have Steak 'n Shake, White Castle, and Culvers all within driving distance (albeit, the Culver's in Buffalo Grove is a somewhat longer trip), I'm wondering why I don't weigh 400 pounds (probably because I hit those places infrequently).
i have always enjoyed my visits to steak n shake[wish i had one in my hood].i have found the service to be freindly and the place clean and well kept.the food fresh and delish[i love those skinny fries]!the locations i visit are in the north west chicago area and the south suburban indianapolis area.
www.roadfood.com /Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=457   (2172 words)

  
 Steak 'n Shake restaurant chain puts Columbus on its menu - Business First of Columbus:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The first area Steak 'n Shake is slated to open in June on at Rome-Hilliard and Feder roads in West Columbus.
Steak 'n Shake operates 12 company-owned units in those Ohio markets and in the Cleveland area.
The mid-scale, casual-dining units have a core menu of steak burgers, french fries and hand-dipped milk shakes served made-to-order in full-service dining areas, at the counter or at drive-through windows.
www.bizjournals.com /columbus/stories/1998/02/23/story2.html   (690 words)

  
 Steak Shake
The lighter side of the story is this: I stumbled across a simple recipe for a steak seasoning that I've found to be quite good.
There's nothing particularly tricky about it but it makes a dang good T-bone or ribeye whilst we wait for the clouds to clear.
Brush lightly with olive oil, sprinkle on and press in spices on both sides then let steaks sit for 1 hour before grilling.
www.allchefsrecipes.com /beef/R598.htm   (71 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Steak 'n Shake at Epinions.com
Tales of ‘Steakburgers’ and ‘the best shakes you’ve ever had’ were floating around for months leading up to the grand opening.
You can get just about any meal on the menu for under ten bucks which is a bargain for a sit down restaurant but you would think the prices were high if you ordered at the counter and bussed your own table – which the quality of the food here warrants.
Apparently they’re doing something right to maintain such phenomenal growth although the fact that they haven’t made it to the northeast (food snob alert) tells me they know their limitations.
www.epinions.com /content_177660464772   (766 words)

  
 STEAK ‘N’ SHAKE RESTAURANT COMING TO COLLEGE PARK
THE WOODLANDS, TX – (February 7, 2006) – Steak ‘n’ Shake has purchased a two-acre site on College Park Drive (SH 242) in the Village of College Park for construction of a new restaurant, according to Greg Jordan, director of commercial land sales for The Woodlands Development Company.
Steak ‘n’ Shake specializes in 100% real steakburgers and ‘real milk’ milkshakes.
Steak ‘n’ Shake was represented by Jeff Mallet Commercial Real Estate and David Hardesty of Hardesty Real Estate.
www.town-center.com /news/february07b2006.cfm   (253 words)

  
 Steak n Shake Franchise Company Reports Third Quarter 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
These new shakes also helped increase the size of the average guest check.
As of July 6, 2005, there were 438 Steak n Shake restaurants operating in 19 states, including 393 Company-owned restaurants and 45 franchised units.
Steak n Shake Franchise Announces new Election on Board...
www.usfranchisenews.com /Press_Releases/Food_and_Restaurant_Franchises/Steak_n_Shake_Franchise_Company_Reports_Third_Quarter_2005_200508221041   (630 words)

  
 Steak n Shake Lacks Sizzle [Fool.com: Motley Fool Take] August 16, 2005
I find the floating "n" in Steak n Shake (NYSE: SNS) to be quite cute, but it seems even more folks are drawn to the company's milkshakes and steakburgers.
For investors looking for a bright side, management has reiterated its guidance for the final quarter of the year, which would mean that more of the company's revenue growth should trickle down to the bottom line.
Overall, that's something that I applaud, but I'd feel much more confident in Shake n Steak's long-term potential if more of the company's revenue growth made it to the bottom line.
www.fool.com /News/mft/2005/mft05081633.htm   (460 words)

  
 Fool.com: Steak 'n Shake Values Staff [Motley Fool Take] January 27, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In the meantime, Steak 'n Shake has made very clear just how important employee performance and capabilities are to its bottom line.
But the emphasis should also please its customers -- not to mention its investors, who've had plenty of reasons to be happy with Steak 'n Shake over the years.
Discuss Steak 'n Shake and all kinds of other Foolish topics on our discussion boards.
www.fool.com /News/mft/2005/mft05012710.htm?source=mpmftlist   (465 words)

  
 Damn that Steak 'n Shake. - @forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We have asked repeatedly that old threads not be bumped, but it seems as if you cannot abide by such a simple request, so we are abiding by the request for you.
The side-by-side shakes is the greatest thing since flavored lube.
Secondly, I am dying to try one of those side-by-side shakes, but I can't really afford to eat out right now, so it will have to wait.
www.atforumz.com /showthread.php?t=240336   (726 words)

  
 eBay - steak 'n ..., Advertising, Pottery China items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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