Steak and Shake

Steak ’n Shake was founded in February 1934 in Normal, Illinois. Gus Belt, Steak ’n Shake’s founder, pioneered the concept of premium burgers and milkshakes.

For over 85 years, the company’s name has been symbolic of its heritage. The word “steak” stands for steakburger. The term “shake” stands for hand-dipped milkshakes. Gus was determined to serve his customers the finest burgers and shakes in the business. To prove his point that his burgers were exceptionally prime, he would wheel in a barrel of steaks, including round, sirloin, and T-bones, and grind the meat into burgers right in front of the guests. Hence arose the origin of our famous slogan, “In Sight, It Must Be Right.”

Today, we continue Steak ’n Shake’s tradition of serving the nation’s freshest and tastiest burgers and shakes.