Steak 'n Shake

Franchise Overview

Steak 'n Shake is an iconic American fast-casual brand specializing in premium steakburgers and hand-crafted milkshakes made from real ice cream, combining counter service with a dine-in experience built around a streamlined, signature-focused menu.

Key Highlights

Nearly 90 years of brand heritage with strong national customer recognition
Franchise model converts established company-operated locations to franchisee ownership
Redesigned prototype format paired with modern technology integration for operators
People-first culture emphasizing community involvement and long-term 20-year agreements

Steak 'n Shake offers franchisees a proven comfort-food concept with deep roots in American dining, backed by operational training, marketing resources, and ongoing system-wide updates.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1934

Number of Units387

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$316K – $2.7M

Steak 'n Shake Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Steak 'n Shake FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Steak 'n Shake FDD 2026

May 2026

$99.00

Steak 'n Shake Franchise Partner Program FDD 2025

April 2025

$99.00

Steak 'n Shake Traditional FDD 2025

April 2025

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Steak 'n Shake Franchise Partner Program FDD 2024

April 2024

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Steak 'n Shake Traditional FDD 2024

April 2024

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Steak 'n Shake Traditional FDD 2023

July 2023

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Steak 'n Shake Franchise Partner Program FDD 2023

July 2023

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Steak 'n Shake Franchise Partner Program FDD 2022

May 2022

$99.00

Steak 'n Shake Traditional FDD 2022

May 2022

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Steak 'n Shake Traditional FDD 2021

May 2021

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Steak 'n Shake Franchise Partner Program FDD 2021

May 2021

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Steak 'n Shake FDD 2020

March 2020

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Steak 'n Shake FDD 2019

June 2019

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Steak 'n Shake FDD 2018

August 2018

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Steak 'n Shake FDD 2018

May 2018

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Steak 'n Shake FDD 2017

May 2017

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Steak 'n Shake FDD 2016

May 2016

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Steak 'n Shake FDD 2016

January 2016

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Steak 'n Shake FDD 2014

December 2014

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