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Ponderosa Steak House (1975–77)

Contributed by Garrison Martin on Jun 15th, 2024. Artwork published in
circa March 1975
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Ponderosa Steak House (1975–77) 1
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Texas-based Ponderosa Steak Houses have had a variety of logos since their founding in 1959. From 1975 to 1977, the logo was set in Frank Bartuska’s Bartuska Satanic at certain restaurants in the chain. This includes the slogan, “Square Meal Square Deal”.

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This logo was introduced alongside a new restaurant layout called Concept II, which toned down the excessive garish cowboy imagery and replaced it with a family dining atmosphere with Western accents.

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“Juicy Steaks at Rare Prices” newspaper ad, May 1975, ft.
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“Juicy Steaks at Rare Prices” newspaper ad, May 1975, ft. Times New Roman

“Every Tuesday night is Family Night” newspaper ad, October 1975
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“Every Tuesday night is Family Night” newspaper ad, October 1975

“This week is extra special” newspaper ad, 1976
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“This week is extra special” newspaper ad, 1976

“Tuesday Family Night” newspaper ad, 1975, ft.  and
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“Tuesday Family Night” newspaper ad, 1975, ft. Gill Kayo and Helvetica Condensed

“Highchairs and Bibs” newspaper ad, December 1975, ft.  and
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“Highchairs and Bibs” newspaper ad, December 1975, ft. Gill Kayo and Helvetica

“Hats off to America” newspaper ad, July 1976, ft.
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“Hats off to America” newspaper ad, July 1976, ft. Windsor

“Buy a soft drink and keep the glass” newspaper ad, June 1976, ft.
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“Buy a soft drink and keep the glass” newspaper ad, June 1976, ft. Kabel Black

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  • Bartuska Satanic
  • Times New Roman
  • Gill Kayo
  • Windsor
  • Helvetica
  • Helvetica Condensed
  • Kabel Black

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