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Western Sizzlin Explores Fast-Casual Steak

Family steakhouse operator Western Sizzlin Corp. is eyeing the development of a fast-casual steak concept, it said yesterday.

The company, which operates a namesake brand and the Great American Buffet concept, didn't provide details about the project.

Western Sizzlin also said it will open a new prototype that will be smaller than its current box, with an abbreviated menu. It will aim for a $10 per-person ticket average, the company

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Western Sizzlin operates and franchises more than 150 restaurants in 20 states.

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