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Steak n Shake

Steak n Shake Franchise
About Steak n Shake

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. Menu variety includes sandwiches, such as the Turkey Melt and the Grilled Chicken Breast, as well as chilli, home style soups, fresh salads, a variety of desserts and breakfast. All of the food is prepared to the guest's order and served by friendly, well-trained associates. Steak n Shake restaurants feature full-service dining areas, counter service and drive-thru windows. Restaurants are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Today, this 78 year-old classic American brand has reenergized its franchising program and is seeking single and multi-unit developers to expand from a network of nearly 500 QSR locations, currently operating in 22 states.

The company is actively seeking single and multi-unit operators, continually adding new stores across the United States as well as internationally. Desirable territories in the West, Upper Midwest, South and Northeast are available for development.

Why Steak N Shake?

Proven Concept - Founded in Normal, Illinois in 1934, the Steak n Shake concept has withstood all types of economic circumstances and continually emerged stronger and stronger.

Growing - Since 1996, Steak n Shake system-wide sales have grown from $268 million to $549 million. In the past decade, the chain has doubled in size.

Steak n Shake Franchise Huge, Untapped Development Potential - Steak n Shake currently operates over 490 restaurants in just 20 states. Looking ahead, we forecast that Steak n Shake has the potential to develop over 1,000 units nationwide.

Unique Niche Positioning - There is no single offering that is a head-on alternative to our restaurant concept. Steak n Shake serves a distinct niche in the mid-scale, casual dining segment of the restaurant industry. Steak n Shake offers full-service dining areas, counter service and drive-thru windows. The food is freshly prepared, cooked to order in view of the guests and served to their tables by friendly wait staff. With an average check of $6.57 per person, Steak n Shake offers a superior value to competing casual dining and family-style concepts. Steak n Shake restaurants are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and serve breakfast during breakfast hours.

Core Products that Generate a Strong Loyal Following - The core of the Steak n Shake menu includes STEAKBURGERS™, thin and crispy French Fries, Chili, and Hand-dipped Milk Shakes. It is not unusual to meet a guest at a new restaurant opening that has driven 50+ miles to visit "their closest Steak n Shake." These core products are consistently recognized as "best in class" by consumers.

Support & Training

Steak n Shake

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: No
Training: Complete manager training, as well as on-site hourly training and Grand Opening support.
Other Info: Broker must complete the following:
Obtain a signed application or Request for Consideration (RFC) from prospect
Obtain contact information that includes, phone, cell phone, email, mailing address and fax number
Obtain personal or corporate financial data from prospect that confirms the financial minimums are met
Identify prospect¡¦s primary geographic development area
Obtain a biography or narrative for the owner or ownership group
Complete a broker registration form
Transmit the above to Steak n Shake¡¦s contact person, where the lead will be registered.

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