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    Cruising through many states of America, remnants of eateries of the past can still be found. Travel back to a stage in time with me to rekindle the memories of food franchises and the lost cuisine of bygone days. We can remember the presence of these dining experiences in their heyday long ago, but still etched in moments and recollections.

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    Mr. Steak

    Date Established
    Location
    1962
    Colorado Springs, Colorado

    Description
    Mr. Steak was a steakhouse restaurant chain that began in 1962 by James A. Mather in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At its peak, the chain operated 278 restaurants throughout the United States. It saw a decline in the 1980s when it attempted to update its menu options and instead of steak offered fish, salads, and chicken. Restaurants in central and western Michigan were converted in 1991 to a new chain called Finley's, and the final original Mr. Steak closed in 2009 in St. Charles, Missouri and demolished in July 2022.