Steak n’ Shake is struggling financially due to the coronavirus. The company said they will close 57 restaurants permanently, CNN reported.
The burger chain, well known for their retro-style flair with burgers and shakes, debuted in 1934 according to their website. They started 2020 with 553 restaurants, compared to last year when they had 624.
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Steak n’ Shake did not name the locations of the 57 restaurants shutting down. Some locations reportedly had shuttered during the pandemic, while others continued to operate as drive-thru, according to CNN.
There are three Steak n’ Shake locations in the Houston area.