About us

Steak ‘n Shake is a classic American brand serving premium burgers and milkshakes. Founded in 1934 in Illinois, Steak ‘n Shake is the leader in the fast-casual ‘better burger’ segment of the restaurant industry, offering its famous, original Steakburger™ and its delicious hand-dipped Milk Shakes.

The hand-crafted Steakburger, freshly prepared to each customer’s order, is made with 100% beef and contains no preservatives or artificial ingredients. All the food on the menu is prepared according to the customer’s specifications. Steak ‘n Shake establishes and operates both corporate and multi-unit franchise territories.

Until now Europe has been lacking a gourmet burger chain offering premium burgers at an excellent value. Currently, there are either fast food chains selling low-quality burgers at low prices or small, independent restaurants selling high-quality burgers at high prices.

The Steak ‘n Shake proposition offers premium burgers at great prices. Steak ‘n Shake is now actively seeking single and multi-unit operators to expand the company’s network of over 530 locations in the US into the UK.

Who are we looking for?

Steak ‘n Shake are seeking qualified individuals, partners or businesses:

• With a strong desire to operate their own Steak ‘n Shake restaurants in multiple locations
• Who are committed to delivering a premium burger experience in a sophisticated and welcoming setting
• That have a passion for excellence – fanatical about pleasing customers
• With the commitment to high performance and to delivering quality products

So if you meet the above criteria and have a minimum of circa £240,000 in liquid capital to invest in, and operate, your first Steak ‘n Shake outlet in the UK and Ireland, with a view to opening in multiple locations, contact us, via the form below, today.

What are we offering?

• Enduring brand strength and history
• Range of investment options
• Strong unit economics
• Unmatched systems and support
• Striking new designs and high-performing operations

Steak ’n Shake has managed to achieve exceptional results, one of the best in the restaurant industry in the year 2010, including an increase in company same-store sales of 7%, company revenues of nearly $700 million and company average unit volume of nearly $1.6 million so there is no reason why we can not achieve this in the UK!

Training and support

With an extremely disciplined business plan and a talented management team, Steak ’n Shake has created staunch, workable systems to assist franchisees in managing and operating their restaurants. Specifically, these systems and tools make it easier for franchisees to run and manage their restaurants, to create greater efficiency and to assist the owners in selecting and training team members.

Steak ‘n Shake provides:

• In-restaurant training with seasoned staff
• Support for ongoing, field-based operations
• Proprietary operations and administration tools
• Real estate selection assistance
• Creative and powerful marketing
• Guidance on hiring and training employees
• Ordering initial inventory and testing equipment
• Day-to-day operations of Steak ‘n Shake restaurants

Once a new Steak ‘n Shake restaurant is up and running, franchisees will continue to receive ongoing support throughout the duration of their franchise agreement.