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Great Steak & Potato debuts Philly Mac & CheesesteakGreat Steak & Potato debuts Philly Mac & Cheesesteak

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

March 26, 2010

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SCOTTSDALE Ariz. The Great Steak & Potato Co., a 200-unit chain owned by Kahala Corp., said this week it is combining two consumer favorites into one sandwich: the Philly Mac & Cheesesteak.

Substituting macaroni and cheese for the plain cheese typically found in a cheese steak sandwich, the Philly Mac & Cheesesteak will be available March 29 through Oct. 10, the company said. Prices, which may vary by region, are set at $5.10 for a 7-inch sandwich or $7.99 for a 12-inch version.

In addition to the new sandwich, guests can order a side of Mac & Cheese or use it as a topping on a baked potato.

Maggie Fearnow, marketing director of Great Steak, said the basic cheesesteak’s “recipe and ingredients serve as a delicious foundation for innovation, making it easy to develop new menu items that will entice and excite our loyal guests.”

Great Steak also recently unveiled new brand logos, store murals, packaging, menu boards and a website. The brand has been part of Kahala since 2004.

Contact Ron Ruggless at [email protected].

About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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