Sirloin Stockade
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1966 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Founder | William L. Keele |
| Headquarters | Ardmore, , U.S. |
| Services | Franchising |
| Owner | Stockade Companies |
| Website | sirloinstockade |
Sirloin Stockade Steakhouse & Buffet is an American family-style all-you-can-eat buffet steakhouse restaurant chain and franchisor founded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1966.[1][2][3] As of June 2016[update], the parent company, Stockade Companies, operated over 80 restaurants in the United States and Mexico. Some restaurants are company-owned, and some are operated as franchises. Some Sirloin Stockade restaurants have closed in recent years, some of which were in business for a significant time. As of April 2024, there are 9 Sirloin Stockade locations in Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. [1] The restaurants are typically 8,000–9,000 square feet (740–840 m2) in size and have around 100–115 employees at each location.[1]
History
[edit]Sirloin Stockade's first restaurant was opened in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1966[1] by William L. Keele.[4] The original location had a giant 1,800-pound (820 kg) plastic ornamental cow at the location circa the 1970s.[5] Other locations also had, and some continue to have, large ornamental cows on trailers and mounted atop outdoor signage.[6][7]
By 2008, there were 28 company-owned and managed Sirloin Stockade restaurants and 74 restaurant franchises.[8] [2] Circa December 2014, a Sirloin Stockade location in Galesburg, Illinois discontinued offering steak in its buffet due to escalating beef and food prices, but continued to offer steak as a menu item.[9]
Menu
[edit]Sirloin Stockade restaurants provide an all-you-can-eat buffet,[10][11] serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sirloin Stockade fare includes broiled steaks, chicken, and fried shrimp.[12]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Vara-Orta, Francisco (May 14, 2010). "Sirloin Stockade owner to beef up Austin presence". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "About us". Stockadecompanies.com. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Stone, Amanda (March 6, 2016). "Last course: Longtime owner of Carthage restaurant prepares for retirement with sale". Joplin Globe. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Robert E. Lee (15 Aug 1983). "New owners aim to revitalize Sirloin Stockade restaurant chain". www.oklahoman.com. The Oklahoman. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "The Luckiest Guy on the Planet". Oklahoma State University. December 8, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ "The Big Cow". Oklahomahistory.net. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "10 photos for Sirloin Stockade". Yelp.com. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Harrington, Kate (July 21, 2008). "Sirloin Stockade moves its herd to Taylor". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Register-Mail, Tom Loewy The (December 9, 2014). "Tom Loewy: Beef, pork prices still high". The Register-Mail. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Roysdon, Keith (October 1, 2014). "Sirloin Stockade closes Muncie location". The Star Press. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Diaz, Francisco (April 21, 2016). "Cierra sus puertas Sirloin Stockade". El Mañana. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "Goodview restaurant grand opening today". The Winona Daily News. March 18, 1973. p. 8. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
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