Gold Star

Gold Star

About Gold Star

Simplify's Rating
Why Gold Star is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

1965

Overview

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expanding plant-based options can attract health-conscious and vegan consumers.
  • Leveraging TikTok can increase brand visibility among younger demographics.
  • Ghost kitchens offer a cost-effective way to expand delivery services.

What critics are saying

  • Rising ingredient costs could impact profit margins if not managed.
  • Increased competition from similar chains may dilute market share.
  • Labor shortages could affect service quality and operational efficiency.

What makes Gold Star unique

  • Gold Star partners with local businesses for unique menu items, like Strong's Brick Oven.
  • The company actively engages in community support through initiatives like #GivingTuesdayNow.
  • Gold Star's collaborations with local breweries create unique chili-infused beer offerings.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Performance Bonus

Company News

Local 12
Feb 27th, 2025
Cincinnati chili parlors roll out deals, new menu items to celebrate National Chili Day

Gold Star announced its "5 6 7 Deals" ahead of National Chili Day, which offers fans the following deals from February 24 - March 2:

CityBeat
Dec 19th, 2024
Strong's Brick Oven's Gold Star Chili Pizza Will Warm Your Cold Heart This Winter

Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria and Gold Star Chili have announced the release of the limited-time Gold Star Chili Pie at Strong's.

Local 12
Feb 23rd, 2023
Bob Herzog among Gold Star Flavor Makers honored as part of Freestore Foodbank fundraiser | WKRC

Starting Thursday, Feb. 23, Gold Star Chili is partnering with Freestore Foodbank.

CityBeat
Jan 6th, 2023
Gold Star to Donate 20% of This Weekend's Coney Crate Sales to OTR Chamber's Small Business Fund | Cincinnati CityBeat

Local chili chain Gold Star is partnering with the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce (OTR Chamber) to raise funds for its Small Business Fund via the Coney Crate fundraising program.

QSR Magazine
Dec 21st, 2021
Gold Star Chili, Inc. launched #GivingTuesdayNow initiative on Jan 1st 20'.

In 2020, Gold Star launched our new #GivingTuesdayNow initiative, showing support to various nonprofits needing resources to serve our communities.

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