Omaha Steaks Cuts Restaurant Supply Operations

Premium meat purveyor shifts focus to direct-to-consumer retail business

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Omaha Steaks, the renowned Nebraska-based provider of premium meats, has announced it is ending its foodservice fulfillment operation and severing ties with restaurants across the country. The move has left numerous restaurant owners scrambling to find alternative suppliers, raising concerns about potential cost implications and disruptions to their operations.

Why it matters

Omaha Steaks has long been a trusted supplier for many restaurants, especially in the Omaha metropolitan area. This strategic shift reflects the company's focus on expanding its direct-to-consumer retail opportunities, potentially signaling broader changes in the food service industry as it grapples with rising meat prices and supply chain challenges.

The details

The family-run company, currently led by a fifth-generation member of the Simon family, is best known for its direct-to-consumer mail-order business. However, many restaurants have also relied on Omaha Steaks for high-quality beef, seafood and poultry. The decision to end the foodservice division has left restaurant owners like Dan Emsick of Patty McGowen's Pub and Grill in Omaha scrambling to find new suppliers, raising concerns about maintaining price points and ensuring consistent beef shipments.

  • On February 11, 2026, Omaha Steaks announced it was ending its foodservice fulfillment operation.
  • In November 2024, Omaha Steaks received an investment from McCarthy Capital, an Omaha-based investment firm, aimed at supporting the company's growth and solidifying its position as a premier gourmet food brand.

The players

Omaha Steaks

A Nebraska-based purveyor of premium meats, founded in 1917 and currently led by a fifth-generation member of the Simon family.

Dan Emsick

The owner of Patty McGowen's Pub and Grill in Omaha, a restaurant that has relied on Omaha Steaks as a supplier.

Nate Rempe

The President and CEO of Omaha Steaks.

McCarthy Capital

An Omaha-based investment firm that invested in Omaha Steaks in November 2024 to support the company's growth and solidify its position as a premier gourmet food brand.

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