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| | founder = Wallace and Mary Stouder | | founder = Wallace and Mary Stouder | ||
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| '''Penguin Point Restaurant Group LLC''', commonly referred to as '''Penguin Point''', |
'''Penguin Point Restaurant Group LLC''', commonly referred to as '''Penguin Point''', was an American regional fast-food restaurant chain that is mainly located in ]. Founded by Wallace Stouder and Mary Stouder, the first restaurant was opened in ]. After the restaurant chain was purchased by US Asset in ], the restaurant chain began to expand to other areas. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
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| On June 6, 1950, Wallace Stouder and Mary Stouder founded Penguin Point and opened their first store at ]. The restaurant was originally a ] drive-in, and only operated during the summer.<ref name="d">{{cite news |last1=Salter Rodriguez |first1=Rosa |title=Penguin Point like 2nd home |url=http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/focus/Penguin-Point-like-2nd-home-5910116 |accessdate=22 February 2019 |work=The Journal Gazette |date=2 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="f">{{cite web |title=Penguin Point Drive-in Restaurants |url=http://www.roadarch.com/eateries/indi2.html |website=Roadside Architecture |access-date=14 April 2019}}</ref> In 1961, the original owners gave ownership of the company to their brothers, Lloyd Stouder and Heleta Stouder. Wallace Stouder became CEO of Penguin Point after the transfer of ownership.<ref name="a">{{cite web |title=Penguin Point Franchise Systems, Inc. |url=http://www.penguinpoint.com/corporate.htm |website=Penguin Point |access-date=22 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Penguin Point Promotes Two To Key Management |url=http://www.inkfreenews.com/2013/07/19/penguin-point-promotes-two-to-key-management/ |access-date=12 April 2019 |work=InkFreeNews.com}}</ref> | On June 6, 1950, Wallace Stouder and Mary Stouder founded Penguin Point and opened their first store at ]. The restaurant was originally a ] drive-in, and only operated during the summer.<ref name="d">{{cite news |last1=Salter Rodriguez |first1=Rosa |title=Penguin Point like 2nd home |url=http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/focus/Penguin-Point-like-2nd-home-5910116 |accessdate=22 February 2019 |work=The Journal Gazette |date=2 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="f">{{cite web |title=Penguin Point Drive-in Restaurants |url=http://www.roadarch.com/eateries/indi2.html |website=Roadside Architecture |access-date=14 April 2019}}</ref> In 1961, the original owners gave ownership of the company to their brothers, Lloyd Stouder and Heleta Stouder. Wallace Stouder became CEO of Penguin Point after the transfer of ownership.<ref name="a">{{cite web |title=Penguin Point Franchise Systems, Inc. |url=http://www.penguinpoint.com/corporate.htm |website=Penguin Point |access-date=22 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Penguin Point Promotes Two To Key Management |url=http://www.inkfreenews.com/2013/07/19/penguin-point-promotes-two-to-key-management/ |access-date=12 April 2019 |work=InkFreeNews.com}}</ref> | ||
| In spring of 2018, the restaurant chain was purchased by US Assets, Inc., a company located in ].<ref name="c">{{cite web |title=Penguin Point – Us Assets, Inc. |url=https://www.usassetsinc.com/portfolio/penguin-point/ |website=US Assets, Inc. |access-date=12 April 2019}}</ref> Meier was promoted to CEO after the acquisition.<ref name="b">{{cite news |last1=Spalding |first1=Dan |title=Updates On Texas Roadhouse, Dunkin' And Other Restaurants |url=https://timesuniononline.com/Content/Local-News/Local-News/Article/Updates-On-Texas-Roadhouse-Dunkin-And-Other-Restaurants/2/453/116922 |access-date=12 April 2019 |work=Times Union Online }}</ref> The new owner wanted to try out new changes to the restaurant. This first change was the start of selling breakfast foods to people. This idea was started in the Penguin Point restaurant in ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Luca |first1=Carli |title=Penguin Point launches breakfast menu at Detroit Street location |url=https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/penguin-point-launches-breakfast-menu-at-detroit-street-location/ |access-date=9 April 2019 |work=News Now Warsaw |date=5 October 2018}}</ref> In the fall of 2020, new restaurants were opened in North Manchester and Columbia City, Indiana.<ref>https://www.thepaperofwabash.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1599573202&ucat=1&template=FrontPage&</ref> | In spring of 2018, the restaurant chain was purchased by US Assets, Inc., a company located in ].<ref name="c">{{cite web |title=Penguin Point – Us Assets, Inc. |url=https://www.usassetsinc.com/portfolio/penguin-point/ |website=US Assets, Inc. |access-date=12 April 2019}}</ref> Meier was promoted to CEO after the acquisition.<ref name="b">{{cite news |last1=Spalding |first1=Dan |title=Updates On Texas Roadhouse, Dunkin' And Other Restaurants |url=https://timesuniononline.com/Content/Local-News/Local-News/Article/Updates-On-Texas-Roadhouse-Dunkin-And-Other-Restaurants/2/453/116922 |access-date=12 April 2019 |work=Times Union Online }}</ref> The new owner wanted to try out new changes to the restaurant. This first change was the start of selling breakfast foods to people. This idea was started in the Penguin Point restaurant in ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Luca |first1=Carli |title=Penguin Point launches breakfast menu at Detroit Street location |url=https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/penguin-point-launches-breakfast-menu-at-detroit-street-location/ |access-date=9 April 2019 |work=News Now Warsaw |date=5 October 2018}}</ref> In the fall of 2020, new restaurants were opened in North Manchester and Columbia City, Indiana.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thepaperofwabash.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1599573202&ucat=1&template=FrontPage& | title=The Paper of Wabash County }}</ref> | ||
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| === Beyond Northern Indiana === | === Beyond Northern Indiana === | ||
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| In May 2019, a Penguin Point restaurant was planned to be opened on ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/may/02/let-s-eat-new-restaurant-coming-to-whit/|title=LET'S EAT: New restaurant coming to White Oak Station in Fayetteville |date=2 May 2019 |work=Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette|access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/may/05/business-briefs-20190505/|title=Business briefs|date=5 May 2019|work=Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette|access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref> The restaurant officially opened on May 8, 2019.<ref name="Fayetteville">{{Cite news|url=https://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2019/05/09/indiana-based-chain-penguin-point-opens-first-arkansas-restaurant-in-fayetteville/|title=Indiana-based chain Penguin Point opens first Arkansas restaurant in Fayetteville|last=Bartholomew|first=Dustin|date=9 May 2019|work=Fayetteville Flyer|publisher=Wonderstate Media, LLC|access-date=9 May 2019}}</ref> In August 2019, Penguin Point announced that another restaurant is planned to be opened at ] and ], along with another location in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/business/2019/08/penguin-point-restaurant-coming-to-owensboro/|title=Penguin Point restaurant coming to Owensboro|last=Sorce|first=Ashley|date=August 6, 2019|publisher=Owensboro Times|access-date=September 19, 2019}}</ref> | In May 2019, a Penguin Point restaurant was planned to be opened on ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/may/02/let-s-eat-new-restaurant-coming-to-whit/|title=LET'S EAT: New restaurant coming to White Oak Station in Fayetteville |date=2 May 2019 |work=Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette|access-date=4 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/may/05/business-briefs-20190505/|title=Business briefs|date=5 May 2019|work=Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette|access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref> The restaurant officially opened on May 8, 2019.<ref name="Fayetteville">{{Cite news|url=https://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2019/05/09/indiana-based-chain-penguin-point-opens-first-arkansas-restaurant-in-fayetteville/|title=Indiana-based chain Penguin Point opens first Arkansas restaurant in Fayetteville|last=Bartholomew|first=Dustin|date=9 May 2019|work=Fayetteville Flyer|publisher=Wonderstate Media, LLC|access-date=9 May 2019}}</ref> In August 2019, Penguin Point announced that another restaurant is planned to be opened at ] and ], along with another location in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/business/2019/08/penguin-point-restaurant-coming-to-owensboro/|title=Penguin Point restaurant coming to Owensboro|last=Sorce|first=Ashley|date=August 6, 2019|publisher=Owensboro Times|access-date=September 19, 2019}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | === Closing === | ||
| All restaurants outside of Northern Indiana are currently closed. | |||
| ⚫ | In November 2022, US Assets suddenly closed 7 locations, leaving 9 still in operation throughout Northern Indiana.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/business/market-basket/2022/11/22/indiana-restaurants-penguin-point-closing-seven-locations-food-near-me-south-bend/69669984007/ | title=Penguin Point closes seven locations in Northern Indiana }}</ref> | ||
| However, those remaining locations permanently closed on November 12, 2023, citing economic challenges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Monica |date=2023-11-10 |title=Penguin Point to permanently close all remaining restaurants on Sunday |url=https://www.wndu.com/2023/11/10/penguin-point-permanently-close-all-remaining-restaurants-sunday/ |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dahlen |first=Ethan |last2=McMahan |first2=Clayton |last3=Reuille |first3=Lydia |last4=Wiehe |first4=Jeff |date=November 10, 2023 |title=Bye, Big Wally: Remaining 6 Penguin Point restaurants to shut down this weekend |url=https://www.wane.com/top-stories/bye-big-wally-remaining-6-penguin-point-restaurants-to-shut-down-this-weekend/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114150150/https://www.wane.com/top-stories/bye-big-wally-remaining-6-penguin-point-restaurants-to-shut-down-this-weekend/ |archive-date=November 14, 2023 |access-date=November 26, 2024 |work=wane.com}}</ref> | |||
| == Products == | == Products == | ||
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| Before the acquisition, their menu has changed little since 1950. This is due to poor reception of new food offerings when the restaurant tries to introduce them. For example, Penguin Point used to have sandwich wraps as part of their menu. However, due to poor sales, they were permanently removed from the menu.<ref name="d" /> | Before the acquisition, their menu has changed little since 1950. This is due to poor reception of new food offerings when the restaurant tries to introduce them. For example, Penguin Point used to have sandwich wraps as part of their menu. However, due to poor sales, they were permanently removed from the menu.<ref name="d" /> | ||
| ⚫ | == Closing |
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| On November 10, 2023 employees were informed that all Penguin Point locations will permanently close on Sunday, November 12th. | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| * {{cite web |url=https://indianaalbum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/A9590269-469A-4C1C-A114-146542821054 |title=Sign for Penguin Point drive-in, Warsaw, Indiana, ca. 1970 |website=The Indiana Album}} | * {{cite web |url=https://indianaalbum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/A9590269-469A-4C1C-A114-146542821054 |title=Sign for Penguin Point drive-in, Warsaw, Indiana, ca. 1970 |website=The Indiana Album}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:15, 1 December 2024
American fast-food restaurant chain | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founder | Wallace and Mary Stouder |
| Defunct | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Warsaw, Indiana |
| Area served | Northern Indiana |
| Products | Burgers, fried chicken, tenderloin sandwich, fries, drinks, salads, seafood, and shakes. |
| Parent | US Assets, Inc. |
| Website | www.penguinpoint.com |
Penguin Point Restaurant Group LLC, commonly referred to as Penguin Point, was an American regional fast-food restaurant chain that is mainly located in Northern Indiana. Founded by Wallace Stouder and Mary Stouder, the first restaurant was opened in Wabash, Indiana. After the restaurant chain was purchased by US Asset in Texas, the restaurant chain began to expand to other areas.
History
Northern Indiana
On June 6, 1950, Wallace Stouder and Mary Stouder founded Penguin Point and opened their first store at Wabash, Indiana. The restaurant was originally a carhop drive-in, and only operated during the summer. In 1961, the original owners gave ownership of the company to their brothers, Lloyd Stouder and Heleta Stouder. Wallace Stouder became CEO of Penguin Point after the transfer of ownership.
In spring of 2018, the restaurant chain was purchased by US Assets, Inc., a company located in Dallas, Texas. Meier was promoted to CEO after the acquisition. The new owner wanted to try out new changes to the restaurant. This first change was the start of selling breakfast foods to people. This idea was started in the Penguin Point restaurant in Warsaw, Indiana. In the fall of 2020, new restaurants were opened in North Manchester and Columbia City, Indiana.
Beyond Northern Indiana
Before US Assets acquired Penguin Point, a few Penguin Point restaurants were opened in Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. However, the restaurants eventually closed.
In May 2019, a Penguin Point restaurant was planned to be opened on Fayetteville, Arkansas. The restaurant officially opened on May 8, 2019. In August 2019, Penguin Point announced that another restaurant is planned to be opened at Owensboro, Kentucky and Louisville, Kentucky, along with another location in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Closing
In November 2022, US Assets suddenly closed 7 locations, leaving 9 still in operation throughout Northern Indiana. However, those remaining locations permanently closed on November 12, 2023, citing economic challenges.
Products
Penguin Point primarily serves burgers and chicken. They also serve fish, pork, french fries, and salads. The company names their burgers "Wally", which is named after the former owner Wallace Stouder, and it features the chain's signature "Wally" sauce. The chain is most famous for serving the pork tenderloin burger. As of April 2019, it only offered breakfast in the restaurant located in Warsaw. The menu includes breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and chicken on waffle. Along with this, the chain introduced fish to the menu.
Before the acquisition, their menu has changed little since 1950. This is due to poor reception of new food offerings when the restaurant tries to introduce them. For example, Penguin Point used to have sandwich wraps as part of their menu. However, due to poor sales, they were permanently removed from the menu.
References
- ^ Spalding, Dan. "Updates On Texas Roadhouse, Dunkin' And Other Restaurants". Times Union Online. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ "Penguin Point – Us Assets, Inc". US Assets, Inc. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ Salter Rodriguez, Rosa (2 December 2015). "Penguin Point like 2nd home". The Journal Gazette. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- "Penguin Point Drive-in Restaurants". Roadside Architecture. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- "Penguin Point Franchise Systems, Inc". Penguin Point. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- "Penguin Point Promotes Two To Key Management". InkFreeNews.com. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- Luca, Carli (5 October 2018). "Penguin Point launches breakfast menu at Detroit Street location". News Now Warsaw. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- "The Paper of Wabash County".
- Staff. "Penguin Point". Warsaw Community Development Corporation. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- "LET'S EAT: New restaurant coming to White Oak Station in Fayetteville". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- "Business briefs". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ Bartholomew, Dustin (9 May 2019). "Indiana-based chain Penguin Point opens first Arkansas restaurant in Fayetteville". Fayetteville Flyer. Wonderstate Media, LLC. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- Sorce, Ashley (August 6, 2019). "Penguin Point restaurant coming to Owensboro". Owensboro Times. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- "Penguin Point closes seven locations in Northern Indiana".
- Murphy, Monica (2023-11-10). "Penguin Point to permanently close all remaining restaurants on Sunday". WNDU-TV. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- Dahlen, Ethan; McMahan, Clayton; Reuille, Lydia; Wiehe, Jeff (November 10, 2023). "Bye, Big Wally: Remaining 6 Penguin Point restaurants to shut down this weekend". wane.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- Duffy, Reid (2006). Reid Duffy's Guide to Indiana's Favorite Restaurants (Updated ed.). Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 136. ISBN 978-0-253-21879-7.
Further reading
- "Penguin Point Reports A Net Income Gain Of 80 Per Cent". The Times-Bulletin. Van Wert, Ohio. February 28, 1974. p. 5.
- Miller, Susan E. (November 8, 1995). "Pleasing people is his main objective". Tribune Business Weekly. South Bend, Indiana. p. 4.
- Lesar, Geoff (July 8, 2015). "Penguin all aglow". The Elkhart Truth. Elkhart, Indiana. p. A3.
- "Business Briefs: Penguin trucking division sold to Kosciusko company". Journal-Gazette. Fort Wayne, Indiana. October 7, 2002. p. 1C.
External links
- "Sign for Penguin Point drive-in, Warsaw, Indiana, ca. 1970". The Indiana Album.