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Country Cookin company history timeline

1985

During 1985 revenues for the entire system reached $153 million, up 5.5 percent from the year before, and 16 new restaurants were opened while only nine closed.

1986

In 1986 the chain had a total of 246 outlets, three of which were owned by the company and the rest by franchisees.

1987

In 1987 Carlson unveiled a new budget lodging concept called Country Inn that featured a Country Kitchen restaurant and a limited service hotel.

1991

The dream became reality in 1991 with the first Richie's Diner established in Temecula, California.

Systemwide sales were $178 million for 1991, although the number of units now stood at slightly more than 230.

1996

Growth continued over the next several years, with the restaurant total sliding back up to 250 by 1996.

2002

In 2002 a new Wisconsin Cheese Skillets menu was introduced that was a co-promotion with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

2006

The firm had high hopes for its new Peppermill Grill concept, which was set to debut in 2006.

2007

The tradition continued with the 2007 opening of the Victoria Gardens (Rancho Cucamonga) location by their daughter and son-in-law Sally and Gary Myers, seasoned people pleasers themselves, with 38 years of experience as restaurateurs.

2019

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2021

While 2021 brings Richie's a 30th Anniversary, our tradition of pleasin' people with good country cookin' has even earlier beginnings.

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1981
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