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Steak 'n Shake

Financing

Why struggling chains turn to franchising

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2020

As chains such as Steak ‘n Shake and Krystal faced mounting financial problems, they looked to refranchising as a solution, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Beverage

Menu news of the week: Nov. 18, 2019

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 18, 2019

A roundup of recent winter beverage items launched at chain restaurants.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake traffic and sales keep falling

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2019

The burger chain’s revenue fell more than 26% last quarter amid temporary store closures.

Beverage

Sweets to sip

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 21, 2019

Drinks that double as desserts are trending on menus.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake has closed more than 100 locations

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2019

The closures, which the chain says are temporary and will be refranchised, come as same-store sales continue to fall.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake gets a credit downgrade

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2019

Standard and Poor’s lowered its rating on the chain’s debt, saying it has an “elevated risk for a debt restructuring.”

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake reopens one of its restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2019

The burger chain, which had been closing dozens of locations, has reopened a St. Louis store under its new refranchising initiative.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake ordered to pay $7.7M in unpaid overtime

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2019

A jury found the company didn’t pay proper wages to nearly 300 managers in the St. Louis market.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake same-store sales plunge as more restaurants close

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2019

The chain has temporarily closed 44 locations amid ongoing sales and cost challenges.

Top 500 Chains

Steak 'n Shake

May 03, 2019

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