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OUR HISTORY
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OUR HISTORY

In 1982, Kathi Bonamici Vidrine and her three daughters found themselves in the coastal community of Lake Charles, Louisiana, through an act of unexpected fate. With very little money,  no friends or family in the area, and a strong will for survival, Kathi developed an unrelenting dream for success. She recognized being an entrepreneur was God’s calling in her life, even though she had very little know-how in the business. She was sure her passion and work ethic would supersede her inadequacies. Therefore, she took a chance and began her journey as a businesswoman in the shrimping industry, first, in Leesville, La.  Because Leesville was a city known for being friendly to peddlers, she commuted there daily to sell her shrimp supply on the side of the road. Her bubbly personality, integrity, and genuine love for humanity won her the respect of the public. “Kathi, the Shrimp Lady” had become a staple in the business community.  As her reputation grew stronger, her business followed suit. She enlisted the support of her Brother Billy Bonamici to help her manage the overwhelming growth.  To supply the demand, they purchased a shrimp dock and purchasing plant, in Hackberry, LA. Napoleonic Law and restrictions plagued the growing business, eventually landing her before the Supreme Court. To the delight of the community, she emerged victorious. Years later, William “Bill” Vidrine, a local fisherman, joined Kathi in her journey. Being a leader in the seafood  industry, Bill used his experience and knowledge of the business to accelerate the growth of Steamboat Bill’s  Seafood Market. Later, they opened two locations for Steamboat Bill’s in Lake Charles, LA. (Lakeshore Drive & Martin Luther King Hwy). Sticking to a firm business model, working long hours, and focusing on delivering a quality product, these two were unknowingly creating a brand that has withstood the test of time.  The success of Steamboat Bill is credited to God, our loyal customers, our hard-working staff, the founding family, and most importantly the roadside peddler’s dream of Katherine Vidrine.  With the support of everyone involved in the journey, Steamboat Bill’s has gained the reputation that it maintains in the restaurant industry. With multiple locations emerging throughout the south, the growth of the franchise is being realized. The excitement is overwhelming and the possibilities are endless.​ With much ❤️ --The Steamboat Bill's Family

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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

Start with a high-profile location add an Authentic Cajun menu and a casual Riverboat atmosphere, top it off with a Crazy Crawfish as the mascot, and you've got a food' n fun, a family-style seafood restaurant with a Louisiana flair and a recipe for success. ​ FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE: This website (and its contents) is not intended as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy a franchise. It is intended for purely informational purposes. Rather, all franchise offerings are made by Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (prospectus) only. Additionally, 15 U.S. states regulate the offer and sale of a franchise: California, Maryland, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states and are visiting this website from there (or intend to operate a franchise in that state), we will not offer a franchise unless and until we have complied with any applicable registration, disclosure, and pre-sale requirements of that applicable jurisdiction. If you reside in a foreign country, there may be similar restrictions regarding the offering of a United States-based franchise opportunity. For Steamboat Bill's Franchise Information please contact Steamboat Bill's Corporate Headquarters. Comprehensive Training ​ A very important benefit of our Steamboat Bill's Franchise Package is our exceptional Restaurant Training Program. That's why Steamboat Bill's offers a comprehensive program to our franchisees. Included in the program is in-store training in valuable areas such as: • Service and Sales Activities • Sales Skills • Product Knowledge • Inventory Procedures • Administrative Duties • Merchandising • Grand Opening Promotional Techniques • Corporate Assistance    To help ensure the success and growth of your operation, Steamboat Bill' will assist and in some cases have final approval on the following: • Research and selection of store location • Leasing arrangements • Construction plans • Accounting systems • Ongoing marketing programs

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