Sirloin Stockade facts for kids
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| Founded | 1966 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Founder | William L. Keele |
| Headquarters | Ardmore,
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| Services | Franchising |
| Owner | Stockade Companies |
Sirloin Stockade Steakhouse & Buffet is a popular American restaurant. It's known for its family-style, all-you-can-eat buffet. This restaurant chain serves steaks and other tasty foods. It started in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1966.
The company that owns Sirloin Stockade is called Stockade Companies. In June 2016, they had over 80 restaurants. These were in the United States and Mexico. Some restaurants are owned by the company. Others are run by people who buy a special business right, called a franchise.
As of April 2024, there are 9 Sirloin Stockade locations. You can find them in Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. These restaurants are usually quite large. They are about 8,000 to 9,000 square feet in size. Each location typically has around 100 to 115 employees.
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History of Sirloin Stockade Restaurants
How Sirloin Stockade Began
The very first Sirloin Stockade restaurant opened in 1966. It was in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A person named William L. Keele started it.
Fun Facts About Early Locations
The original restaurant had a huge plastic cow. This cow weighed about 1,800 pounds (820 kg). It was there around the 1970s. Other Sirloin Stockade locations also had large cows. Some were on trailers, and some were on outdoor signs. You might still see them today!
Growth of the Restaurant Chain
By 2008, Sirloin Stockade had grown quite a bit. There were 28 restaurants owned and managed by the company. Also, there were 74 restaurants that were franchises. This means other people owned and ran them.
What's on the Sirloin Stockade Menu?
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Options
Sirloin Stockade restaurants offer an all-you-can-eat buffet. This means you can eat as much as you like! They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Popular Food Choices
The buffet includes many different foods. You can find broiled steaks, which are cooked over heat. They also serve chicken and fried shrimp. There are many other items on the buffet too.
See also
- List of buffet restaurants
- List of steakhouses
