Penguin Point
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Penguin Point is a regional fast food
chain based in Warsaw, Indiana
. Along with 13 fast food restaurants, it also has its own catering
service and restaurant equipment supply company. Although all the chain's current locations are now within the northern-most third of Indiana, it once operated in Michigan, Ohio, Florida and Texas.
It is mostly known for its broaster chicken, Big Wally sandwich, Pork tenderloin sandwich
, and Idaho "crinkle-cut" french fries.
The first restaurant was opened at the junction of State Roads 13 and 15 in Wabash and still operates today. Penguin Point's original "tenderloin" sandwich was developed at this location in the early 1950’s. Penguin Point also offers broaster chicken, french fries and a double deck sandwich named the "Big Wally".
Indiana Restaurant Equipment Corporation was acquired in 1964 and is primarily engaged in design and installation of institutional kitchens for schools, hospitals, jails, and nursing homes. They also have a 12000 square feet (1,114.8 m²) showroom featuring new and used equipment, supplies and gifts for the professional or home cooking enthusiast.
Penguin Point Catering was started in 1968 to provide in-house feeding for special events at factories. Today, the Catering Division provides feeding for events such as weddings, honor dinners, and holiday banquets for groups from 30 to 3000.
Fast food
Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a...
chain based in Warsaw, Indiana
Warsaw, Indiana
Warsaw is a city in and the county seat of Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. Cradled among Winona Lake, Pike Lake, Hidden Lake and Center Lake, Warsaw is nicknamed "Lake City," though other cities in the surrounding area are also referred to by that nickname...
. Along with 13 fast food restaurants, it also has its own catering
Catering
Catering is the business of providing foodservice at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, public house , or other location.-Mobile catering:A mobile caterer serves food directly from a vehicle or cart that is designed for the purpose...
service and restaurant equipment supply company. Although all the chain's current locations are now within the northern-most third of Indiana, it once operated in Michigan, Ohio, Florida and Texas.
It is mostly known for its broaster chicken, Big Wally sandwich, Pork tenderloin sandwich
Pork tenderloin sandwich
The Pork Tenderloin Sandwich contains a breaded and fried cutlet similar to the Wiener Schnitzel and is popular in the Midwest region of the United States.The Pork Tenderloin Sandwich was the subject of a 1998 documentary film,...
, and Idaho "crinkle-cut" french fries.
History
Penguin Point Franchise Systems, Inc., began as a carhop drive-in on June 6, 1950, by two Stouder families, Wallace and Mary Stouder and his brother Lloyd and Heleta and was only open during the summer. The present corporation was formed by the two brothers in June 1961 and now operates 13 restaurants in northern Indiana, a catering company, and a restaurant equipment company.The first restaurant was opened at the junction of State Roads 13 and 15 in Wabash and still operates today. Penguin Point's original "tenderloin" sandwich was developed at this location in the early 1950’s. Penguin Point also offers broaster chicken, french fries and a double deck sandwich named the "Big Wally".
Indiana Restaurant Equipment Corporation was acquired in 1964 and is primarily engaged in design and installation of institutional kitchens for schools, hospitals, jails, and nursing homes. They also have a 12000 square feet (1,114.8 m²) showroom featuring new and used equipment, supplies and gifts for the professional or home cooking enthusiast.
Penguin Point Catering was started in 1968 to provide in-house feeding for special events at factories. Today, the Catering Division provides feeding for events such as weddings, honor dinners, and holiday banquets for groups from 30 to 3000.