Lion’s Choice CEO: 5 keys to the chain’s 55-year survival

Especially for a restaurant, making it to 55 years is a feat. Mike Kupstas, CEO of St. Louis-based Lion’s Choice, shares the chain’s keys to success, which can be applied to any industry.


St. Louis restaurant owners, already steeled by economic upheaval, unfazed by recession fears

Two years ago, the pandemic closed their doors. And even as they reopened, its lingering specter made recovery difficult, as the labor force seemed to vanish and supply chain constraints pushed prices sky high.


New lions choice location

Roast beef leads the menu at Lion's Choice

Missouri-based Lion's Choice brings the beef - roast beef, that is - to St. Louis. The legacy brand has 32 units and has opened eight in the last four years.


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Meet St. Louis Podcast - Episode 156: Lion's Choice

JJ Bailey of KMOV speaks with Michael Kupstas, CEO of Lion’s Choice, about the history of Lion’s Choice, the “Heart-Stopping Bacon Concrete” that drops on August 30, the future of the St. Louis staple brand, and more.


The Best Regional Fast Food Chains In Every State

The Best Regional Fast Food Chains In Every State

Regional fast food chains have personality and tasty food you can't get anywhere else in the U.S. Here are the best regional fast food chains in every state.


Lion's Choice Partners with GiftAMeal to Give Back

Beginning March 2, guests everywhere are eligible to take photos for charity on the free GiftAMeal mobile app.


Crispy Cod Sandwich

Where to find the best Lenten fish specials in St. Louis

The Lenten season is upon us once again, which means that St. Louis' fish fries are back in full swing. We might not be able to gather with plates piled high with fried cod and haddock at local churches and community centers, but there are still plenty of ways to get your fill of fish. These St. Louis restaurants are offering Friday seafood specials of all kinds, and you don't have to be Catholic to indulge.


Black Bean Soup

Restaurant News: Menu Tracker!

Lion's Choice's Black Bean Soup, Chicken Bacon Chipotle Ranch Wrap and Salad in a roundup of new menu items.


Lion’s Choice chef competition at Operation Food Search featured on The Nine Network’s “Living St. Louis”

In February 2020, the “Eat Like A King, Judged By A Cub” event brought together four well-known St. Louis chefs for a special competition to benefit Operation Food Search.


Turkey Dipper

Katie's Pizza and Pasta's Kids Turkey Dipper available at Lion's Choice

Introducing the Kids Turkey Dipper, available at Lion's Choice restaurants