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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | February 26, 1966 |
| Headquarters | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Steak and Ale is an American chain of restaurants that was influential in the growth of casual dining. Founded in 1966, it achieved major success in the 1970s and 1980s before declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding and closing its remaining 58 locations on July 29, 2008.[1] The first new Steak and Ale restaurant since then opened on July 8, 2024, in Burnsville, Minnesota, with more planned for the Midwest and Texas.[2][3]
Steak and Ale was opened in Dallas, Texas, on February 26, 1966, by Norman E. Brinker, one of the most influential American restauranteurs of the 20th century. After the bankruptcy, its brand, recipes, and other intellectual property were purchased by Legendary Restaurant Brands, LLC, the parent company for Bennigan's. Planned reopenings were announced as early as 2014.[4]
- ^ Robinson-Jacobs, Karen & Slade, Rachel (2008-07-29). "Owners abruptly close Plano-based Bennigan's chain". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on 2008-07-31.
- ^ Jackson, Sharyn. "Classic chain Steak and Ale reopens in Burnsville". Star Tribune. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Guszkowski, Joe (2023-01-17). "14 years after disappearing, Steak and Ale is set to return". Restaurant Business. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ "The Return of Steak & Ale". KTXD-TV. 2014-01-24. Archived from the original on 2014-06-25.