Who owns steak and ale

They say they used to go there, and they love the Kensington club Black Angus sirloin marinated in wine, juice and soy sauce -- and where are they? Dallasites grew up with the brand. Morrison is using Steak and Ale's 40th anniversary this year as an opportunity to talk about the brand's first franchise program, its new prototype and its marketing initiatives, including television spots in key markets.

At its height, Steak and Ale had about corporate-owned restaurants throughout the United States. That has now dwindled to 62 corporate-owned restaurants nationwide in 19 states. Texas is one of Steak and Ale's larger markets, with nine locations in North Texas. The iconic restaurant chain with its dimly lit ambiance, billed itself as offering an upscale steak experience at lower prices.

Steak and Ale was known for its signature herb-roasted prime rib, Kensington club, New York strip, filet mignon, Hawaiian chicken, and spicy grilled chicken pasta. It also featured warm honey wheat brown bread and a bountiful salad bar with chilled salad plates. The company has restaurants either open, under contract or under development.

And now they are launching the return of Steak and Ale. My answer is…watch us! Globally there are about 65 Bennigan's open, including 20 in the U. There's one in Texas, in the community of Borger. Most of the new Bennigan's prototypes are doing "amazingly well in spite of the heavy headwinds that exist for our industry," Mangiamele said, before stepping onto a "soapbox" to lament a variety of challenges including increasing minimum wage.

Most, but not all. Some new franchised locations have come and gone since Mangiamele took the helm, including at least three in North Texas. When that exists any good franchiser must take action. I'd rather cease operation of a substandard Steak and Ale or Bennigan's than to deliver less than what we all feel is legendary food, beverage and atmosphere.

That's what happened there. Concurrently with the Bennigan's reboot, Mangiamele said he's been trying to resurrect his "affordable" steak concept, with a plan to take "dead aim" at competitors including Outback. Bennigan's CEO liked the chain so much, he bought the company.

Bennigan's being reborn in North Texas. Karen Robinson-Jacobs. Become a business insider.