“All of us at the university look forward to this new partnership that will expand dining experiences for the Northwestern family and the community and enhance services and conveniences for our students,” said NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio. “It is especially gratifying that the university is creating an alliance with a company that is so highly esteemed in the international restaurant industry. Steak ‘n Shake is widely recognized for quality products and excellent customer service, and the new restaurant here will be a popular addition to Northwestern and Natchitoches.
“We are very excited to have this opportunity to bring Steak ‘n Shake to Northwestern State University and to continue the growth of our strong partnership with Sodexo,” said Tom Murray, Steak ‘n Shake’s Chief Financial Officer of Franchise Operations. “We look forward to serving NSU and the whole Natchitoches community our high quality, delicious steakburgers and hand spun shakes for years to come.”
“This Steak ‘n Shake will be the first brick and mortar store on a campus in the state of Louisiana and will be the third new concept we’ve added to Northwestern State in four years,” said Vice President of Operations for Sodexo Ron Guillory. “Sodexo is committed to partnering with the University to transform dining into an elite program across the campus.”
The Steak ‘n Shake will be located on the first floor of the Student Union in the completely newly renovated space on the Northwestern State campus. The restaurant will be open long hours and on weekends so students and the public alike can enjoy the premium burgers and shakes. The location will accept student declining balance as well as cash, credit cards and SOGO gift cards that are accepted at all Sodexo locations on campus.
Steak ‘n Shake’s focus on quality – including using 100 percent beef without preservatives or artificial ingredients, as well as fresh produce, always hand-crafted to order – has created the benchmark for success in the better burger category. Center on a food culture designed to provide the highest quality burgers, fries and shakes, Steak ‘n Shake sources, slices, grinds and provides the freshest and choicest quality ingredients available for all of its menu options.
To learn more about the menu or to find additional information on Steak ‘n Shake, visit.www.steaknshake.com.
About Steak ‘n Shake Inc.
Steak ‘n Shake, a classic American brand, serves premium burgers and shakes in 600 restaurants across the country and the world. Founded in 1934 in Normal, Illinois, Steak ‘n Shake is the leader in the “better burger” segment of the restaurant industry, serving hand-crafted, premium Steakburgers and hand-scooped milkshakes. Steak ‘n Shake is the recipient of the Nation’s Restaurant News Golden Chain Award. Zagat has recognized Steak ‘n Shake as having the No. 1 Milkshake. Steak ‘n Shake Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Biglari Holdings Inc.
