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
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
Steak n Shake FDD 2025
April 2025
Steak n Shake FDD 2025
April 2025
Steak n Shake FDD 2024
April 2024
Steak n Shake FDD 2024
April 2024
Steak n Shake FDD 2022
May 2022
Steak n Shake FDD 2022
May 2022
Steak n Shake FDD 2021
May 2021
Steak n Shake FDD 2021
May 2021
Steak n Shake FDD 2020
March 2020
Steak n Shake by Biglari FDD 2019
June 2019
Steak n Shake FDD 2018
August 2018
Steak n Shake FDD 2018
May 2018
Steak n Shake FDD 2017
May 2017
Steak n Shake FDD 2016
May 2016
Steak n Shake FDD 2016
January 2016
Steak n Shake FDD 2014
December 2014
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.