Founded in 1917, Omaha Steaks International is a restaurant chain that manufactures, markets and distributes a variety of red meat, steak and gourmet food products. Its restaurants sell products through various foodservice centers, retail stores and licensed restaurants. Omaha Steaks International maintains a distribution center, freezer warehouse and manufacturing plants in Omaha in Nebraska. It employs a work force of more than 1,800 people. The restaurant chain serves an assortment of appetizers, desserts, side dishes, poultry and seafood items, and pork and veal products. Its restaurants' menus include coconut shrimp, prime rib, marinated beef, filet mignon, strip steak, garlic mashed potatoes, and lamb and pork chops. The restaurant chain also offers menu planning and catering services. It additionally provides online order tracking options, as well as gift cards of various denominations.