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An analysis of Steak'n Shake' competitors in the United States
An analysis of Steak'n Shake' competitors in the United States
Top-5 brands that brand's customers also visit
In Cafés & Restaurants
·Jun – Aug 25
Steak'n Shake is in the top 1% of brands
Sample of brands in the same percentile
Cafés & Restaurants
Market performance shows a brand’s share of foot traffic, revealing its competitive strength and customer preference in the cafe & restaurants industry.
Steak'n Shake, with a market performance percentile of 99, is a leading brand. This high percentile indicates a strong market presence, suggesting superior brand preference and competitive strength within the United States cafe & restaurant sector. Performance peers include: Torchy's Tacos, Krispy Kreme, Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store, Sonny's BBQ, Pollo Regio, and Smokey Bones.
Customer satisfaction (CSAT) is key to brand loyalty and growth. Tracking CSAT helps understand customer sentiment and pinpoint areas for service improvement.
Steak'n Shake's overall CSAT stands at 66%, up by 3.8 percentage points year-over-year. Nevada shows the highest growth in CSAT (up 27.9pp), while California experienced a decrease (down 6.1pp). The CSAT dynamic data shows fluctuations between May and July 2025, peaking in May at 67.61%.
Average check (transaction value) indicates customer spending habits. Tracking changes helps assess pricing strategies and customer value perception.
Steak'n Shake's overall average check is $14.80, a 0.5% decrease year-over-year. Colorado leads with an average check of $20.20. The average check dynamic data shows slight variations between May and July 2025, peaking in July at $14.92.
Outlet count reflects brand reach and expansion. Monitoring the number of outlets indicates growth strategy and market penetration efforts.
Steak'n Shake has the most outlets in Florida (78), followed by Illinois (57) and Indiana (54). Texas has only 11. This distribution highlights key markets and potential areas for expansion.
Identifying top competitors based on cross-visitation reveals key competitive dynamics and potential areas for strategic differentiation.
The top competitors for Steak'n Shake, based on customer cross-visitation, are McDonald's (21.90%), Taco Bell (9.63%), Wendy's (9.48%), Chick-fil-A (8.78%), and Burger King (7.43%). This indicates a significant overlap in customer base with major fast-food chains.
Traffic workload analysis identifies peak hours, aiding in staffing and resource allocation to maximize customer experience and operational efficiency.
Steak'n Shake experiences peak traffic workload between 11 AM and 7 PM, with the highest workload at 1 PM (73.85). Traffic is significantly lower during early morning hours.
Understanding consumer segments by gender and generation helps tailor marketing, improving engagement and brand relevance to specific groups.
Steak'n Shake's consumer base shows an affinity index of 88 for Women and 111 for Men, suggesting Men are overrepresented compared to the average consumer. Gen X shows an affinity index of 119, while Gen Y has an index of 83 and Gen Z has an index of 89.