Pat & Oscar's, formerly known as Oscar's, is a restaurant with one location in Temecula, California, United States.[1] The first location was opened in 1991.[2]
| Formerly | Oscar's |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | 1991 in San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California |
Number of locations | 1 |
| Products | Breadsticks, pizza, chicken, ribs, sandwiches |
| Website | www.breadstick.com |
History edit
Oscar's was founded by husband-and-wife team Oscar and Pat Sarkisian in 1991.[3] The first location opened in Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego.[4]
In May 2000, Sizzler International announced it would purchase a 82% stake in the Oscar's chain for $21 million in cash and stock. It would also provide up to $9.5 million in financing to help the chain expand.[5]
In 2001, the restaurant was renamed from "Oscar's" to "Pat & Oscar's" to avoid trademark conflicts during expansion.[6] Public marketing suggested that the reason was to give credit to Pat, who also contributed to the business.[citation needed]
In 2009, the management team of Pat & Oscar's bought out the company.[3]
In 2011, the company filed for bankruptcy.[7] That same year, the original family reopened the Temecula, CA location. The restaurant is still operating under the name of Pat & Oscar's, but is owned by a completely separate company than the previous corporation of Pat & Oscar's.
In May 2012, after most of the restaurants closed, the remaining franchisees merged under a new brand, "O's American Kitchen", with ten locations.[8]
In 2019, the final Pat & Oscar's restaurant closed.[9]
In 2020, the Pat & Oscar's family planned to embark on a new concept. Under the same ownership, the final Pat & Oscar's, in Temecula, was refitted as a brewpub. Oscar's Brewing Company was set to open in June 2020.[10]
Oscars Brewing Company, owned by Pat & Oscar's co-owner Oscar Sarkisian, opened in the former Pat & Oscar's location in June 2020. In June 2021, Oscar's Brewing Company celebrated its first anniversary.[11]
Community involvement edit
Pat & Oscar's valued community involvement since its inception.[12] In 2008, they raised an estimated $15,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Locations Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine - Pat & Oscars. Retrieved on July 4, 2011.
- ^ "About Us - Pat & Oscars. Retrieved on July 4, 2011.
- ^ a b Soto, Onell R. (January 24, 2009). "Pat & Oscar's purchased by management team". courant.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ Pat & Oscar's Changes Name, Keeps Breadsticks, San Diego Reader, May 31, 2012. Retrieved on March 4, 2020.
- ^ Kesmodel, David (May 25, 2000). "Sizzler Orders Big Stake in Oscar's Restaurant Chain". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2 October 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ Sizzler-owned chain renamed Pat & Oscar's Retrieved on July 5, 2011
- ^ Pat & Oscar’s files for bankruptcy Retrieved on Nov 9, 2011
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20160501063646/http://www.osamericankitchen.com/community by Nick Williams, UCLA Communications Undergrad, Oct 29, 2014. Retrieved on Oct 29, 2014.
- ^ "Pat & Oscar's in Temecula will close June 16 for its big makeover". Press Enterprise. 2019-06-06. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ "Oscars Brewing Company set to join Temecula Craft Beer Scene in late June". Craft Beer I.E. 2020-06-01. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ "Oscar's Brewing is a mandatory part of any Temecula beer or wine tour". Craft Beer I.E. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
- ^ About Us Retrieved on July 5, 2011
- ^ PAT & OSCAR'S RAISES $15,000 FOR MAKE-A-WISH Retrieved on July 5, 2011