Originally founded in 1981 by Nicholas Karamatsoukas and George Kontodemos, the company is privately owned and family operated. Through the years, the company has developed a solid reputation as an industry leader and innovator in product development. Customer loyalty has been the key to the company's growth and success as a result of its on-going commitment to quality, authenticity, taste, and customer satisfaction.
Today, the Philadelphia Steak and Chicken Steak sandwich is being offered and served in most delis, restaurants, chain restaurant operations, diners, pizza parlors, convenience stores, college campuses, cafeterias, stadiums, kiosks and mall food courts throughout the U.S., Canada and other parts of the world.
"…the Philadelphia Steak & Chicken Steak Sandwich will some day be as popular & frequently ordered as the hamburger… and The Original Philadelphia Cheesesteak Company will be one of the reasons why."
— Nick Karamatsoukas, 1991
CEO & Founder
Our Facility
The Original Philadelphia Cheesesteak Company's facility has a multistage metal detection production process. From raw meat to finished products, we maintain stringent, technical quality assurance procedures to ensure the highest level of food safety that customers should expect from our Original Philly brand products.
Quality products and food safety have ranked at the highest level of priority when HACCP was mandated by the USDA in 1999. The Original Philadelphia Cheesesteak Company has set standards and expectations for its customer base since its inception in 1981. The new Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) program documents and traces the receiving, processing, and shipping of all goods to ensure the wholesomeness of the finished product that ultimately is prepared for the consumer.
Testimonials
"The Original Philadelphia Cheesesteak Company combines three things that are essential in today's business. 1. Outstanding Quality Product 2. Customer Service willing to go above and beyond to meet our needs. 3. Management with great attitudes and sense of humor. They understand how important business is and how important people and relationships are to success."
- Sammy Goldstein
Purchasing Manager
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants
"It is refreshing to do business with a company that incorporates integrity and honesty in everyday practices."
"During the past 10 years of partnership with The Original Philadelphia Cheesesteak Company, The Great Steak & Potato Company has encountered no less than the highest quality and consistent product, which has secured great customer loyalty, satisfaction and business growth.
In this day and age, it is refreshing to do business with a company that incorporates integrity and honesty in everyday practices. We could not be more pleased with all aspects of The Original Philadelphia Cheesesteak Company... the best in the business!
- Dean A. Kolligian, CEC
Brand President, The Great Steak & Potato Company
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