Founded in 1978, Shari's Restaurant is one of the largest full-service restaurant chains in the Pacific Northwest. It is a privately owned firm operating through over 100 restaurants located throughout the western United States. The restaurant's menu comprises of breakfasts, salads, gourmet sandwiches, hamburgers, dinner entrees, desserts and a wide range of specialty pies. In addition, it makes available gift cards and honored citizen's card to its customers. American Pie Council rewarded First Place Award in National Pie Championships to Shari's Restaurant in 2010.