Sirloin Stockade
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| Company type | Restaurant chain and franchise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Buffet restaurant and steakhouse |
| Founded | 1966 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
Number of locations | over 80 company owned restaurants (2016) and 74 restaurant franchises (2008) |
Area served | United States and Mexico |
| Website | www |
Sirloin Stockade is a family-style all-you-can-eat buffet steakhouse, restaurant chain and franchise that was founded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States in 1966.[1][2][3] In June 2016, the company 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 for dubious reasons, some of which were in business for a significant amount of time.
Overview
Sirloin Stockade's first restaurant opened in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1966.[1] The original location had a giant 1,800 pound (820 kg) plastic ornamental cow at the location circa the 1970s.[4] Other locations also had, and some continue to have, such large ornamental cows on trailers and mounted atop outdoor signage.[5][6] Sirloin Stockade restaurants provide an all-you-can-eat buffet,[7][8] serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sirloin Stockade fare include broiled steaks, chicken and fried shrimp, among others.[9] In 2008, there were 28 company-owned and managed Sirloin Stockade restaurants and 74 restaurant franchises.[10] As of June 2016, the company operated over 80 restaurants in 9 U.S. states and in Mexico.[2] 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] 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.[11]
History
Sirloin Stockade and has grown into Stockade Companies, a multi-concept restaurant company,[10] presently based in Round Rock, Texas.[12] In 2008, the CEO of Stockade Companies was Tom Ford, who began working for the company on its first day in 1966 as a dishwasher at the debut restaurant in Oklahoma City.[1][13] Ford worked in additional positions while attending college, and purchased a Sirloin Stockade restaurant in 1979 in the Austin, Texas area.[13] As of June 2016, Ford and Doug Frieling, a franchisee with the company, are the owners of Stockade Companies.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Goodview restaurant grand opening today". The Winona Daily News. March 18, 1973. p. 8. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Stockade Companies". Stockadecompanies.com. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ a b Ruggless, Ron (September 8, 2008). "Having Words With Tom Ford Chief Executive, Stockade Cos. LLC". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved July 3, 2016. (subscription required)
