A passion built into a company. A company built into an icon. One thing at the center: The Best Steaks in the World
Omaha Steaks History
A Century of Steak
Skill handed down from Generation to Generation.
It began with a father and son who left Riga, Latvia to escape religious persecution. After passing through Ellis Island, they boarded a train going west and got off when the land looked like Latvian farm country. They had discovered Omaha, Nebraska, their new home.
After settling in Omaha, J.J. and B.A. started working in the only business they knew - the meat business. They toiled in several markets around Omaha before founding their own company in 1917. B.A. bought a building in downtown. At the time, the space was a carpentry shop called Table Supply Company. He moved a cooler and a freezer into the building, and on the front sign, he nudged the "CO" of company to the right and inserted the word "Meat."
Hence, we embarked on our journey under the name, "Table Supply Meat Company."
After settling in Omaha, J.J. and B.A. started working in the only business they knew - the meat business. They toiled in several markets around Omaha before founding their own company in 1917. B.A. bought a building in downtown. At the time, the space was a carpentry shop called Table Supply Company. He moved a cooler and a freezer into the building, and on the front sign, he nudged the "CO" of company to the right and inserted the word "Meat."
Hence, we embarked on our journey under the name, "Table Supply Meat Company."
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Operated Today by the 5th Generation Simon Family.
The Omaha Steaks and Simon Family legacies continue today through the dedicated leadership of fifth-generation steak expert Todd Simon.
Todd Simon (1964 - Present)
Chairman & CEO
Son of Fred
Chairman & CEO
Son of Fred
Omaha Steaks Through the Years
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1917J.J. and B.A Simon found Table Supply Meat Company in Omaha, NE.
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1942Our steaks are served on cross-country trains. Nebraska Beef becomes famous.
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1952Lester Simon starts selling steak through magazine ads and mail flyers. A first!
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1966The world gets to know our new name Omaha Steaks
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1976The first Omaha Steaks retail store opens for business in Nebraska.
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2017The Simon Family & Omaha Steaks celebrate a centennial.
Committed to Delivering the Very Best.
Omaha Steaks began as a small-scale butcher shop in downtown Omaha. From there, we grew rapidly. B.A.'s son, Lester Simon, joined the company in 1929. His leadership accelerated our growth, expanding our reach through cross-country foodservice partnerships, which put Omaha Steaks on the menus of railroad dining cars and troop transport trains. This exposure brought us widespread renown.
In 1953, we initiated our first mail order ventures, and by 1966, our notoriety had reached global proportions. It was then that the brand embraced a new name, Omaha Steaks International. Today we remain one of the world's most esteemed meat purveyors.
Our omni-channel approach to marketing has its roots in teleservices and mailing, but true to our innovative spirit, customers can now connect with us through all manner of diverse channels, from direct response television to social media and mobile apps.
In 1953, we initiated our first mail order ventures, and by 1966, our notoriety had reached global proportions. It was then that the brand embraced a new name, Omaha Steaks International. Today we remain one of the world's most esteemed meat purveyors.
Our omni-channel approach to marketing has its roots in teleservices and mailing, but true to our innovative spirit, customers can now connect with us through all manner of diverse channels, from direct response television to social media and mobile apps.
Our Logo Over Time
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2019
100 Years in the Heartland
100 Years in the Heartland
100 Years in the Heartland
Headquarters
Two Buildings, Located in Omaha, NE.
Functions: Human Resources, Information Technology, Telemarketing, Food Service, Corporate & Executive Office, Administration, Business Gifting, and Marketing.
Processing
2 locations in Omaha, NE.
Functions: Meat Processing, Steak Cutting, Food Prep, and Packaging.
Distribution
Two centers. Located in Omaha, NE.
Functions: Package Handling, Order Fulfillment, Shipping, Retail Supply, and Logistics.
Retail
Nearly 50 store locations nationwide
Destination shopping for Omaha Steaks gifts and meals, expert product education, and interactive events.
100 Years in the Heartland
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HeadquartersTwo Buildings, Located in Omaha, NE.Functions: Human Resources, Information Technology, Telemarketing, Food Service, Corporate & Executive Office, Administration, Business Gifting, and Marketing.
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Processing2 locations in Omaha, NE.Functions: Meat Processing, Steak Cutting, Food Prep, and Packaging.
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DistributionTwo centers. Located in Omaha, NE.Functions: Package Handling, Order Fulfillment, Shipping, Retail Supply, and Logistics.
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RetailNearly 50 store locations nationwideDestination shopping for Omaha Steaks gifts and meals, expert product education, and interactive events.
100 Years in the Heartland
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HeadquartersTwo Buildings, Located in Omaha, NE.Functions: Human Resources, Information Technology, Telemarketing, Food Service, Corporate & Executive Office, Administration, Business Gifting, and Marketing.
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Processing2 locations in Omaha, NE.Functions: Meat Processing, Steak Cutting, Food Prep, and Packaging.
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DistributionTwo centers. Located in Omaha, NE.Functions: Package Handling, Order Fulfillment, Shipping, Retail Supply, and Logistics.
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RetailNearly 50 store locations nationwideDestination shopping for Omaha Steaks gifts and meals, expert product education, and interactive events.
Todd Simon's Favorites
America's Original Butcher Since 1917
Five Generations of Family Owners. Century Of Expertise
Five Generations of Family Owners. Century Of Expertise
Five Generations of Family Owners. Century Of Expertise
Omaha Steaks in the Media
Cultivating community and sharing our passion for steak every chance we get.
