J. Buck's was a
restaurant chain
A chain store or retail chain is a retail outlet in which several locations share a brand, central management and standardized business practices. They have come to dominate the retail and dining markets and many service categories, in many pa ...
named after the Buck family of broadcasters,
Jack Buck
John Francis "Jack" Buck (August 21, 1924 – June 18, 2002) was an American sportscaster, best known for his work announcing Major League Baseball games of the St. Louis Cardinals. His play-by-play work earned him recognition from numerous hall ...
,
Joe Buck
Joseph Francis Buck (born April 25, 1969) is an American sportscaster.
The son of sportscaster Jack Buck, he worked for Fox Sports from its 1994 inception through 2022, including roles as lead play-by-play announcer for the network's Nation ...
, and Julie Buck. Established in 1999, J. Buck's operated 2 restaurants in
Greater St. Louis, Missouri. The franchise closed on October 31, 2015.
History
The restaurant chain was originally opened and operated by Ted Geiger of WAG restaurants. The Buck family did not have ownership in the company, but instead received royalties for the use of likenesses. The chain expanded to 7 locations. However, in October 2008, 5 of the locations closed, with the chain being taken over by Bodley Buck LLC, an investment company which included siblings Joe and Julie Buck, the children of Jack Buck.
[Barr, Diane. (2009-01-22)]
Former J. Buck’s locations close, change name
''St. Louis Business Journal'' Retrieved 2011-03-23. After more than 15 years, the franchise is set to close its final locations on October 31, 2015.
Locations
J. Buck's had two locations in Missouri; one is St. Louis, and another in
Clayton. Both closed on October 31, 2015.
Menu
J. Buck's introduced a new, expanded menu in January 2009 featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas and entrees along with desserts and daily specials.
See also
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Cuisine of St. Louis
A cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region. Regional food preparation techniques, customs, and ingredients combine to ...
References
External links
Official website
Companies based in St. Louis
Restaurants in St. Louis
Defunct restaurants in the United States
Restaurants established in 1999
1999 establishments in Missouri
Restaurants disestablished in 2015
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