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EXHIBIT 21.01
CONSOLIDATED PRODUCTS, INC.
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State of
Wholly-owned Subsidiaries Incorporation or Organization
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Steak n Shake, Inc. Indiana
SNSTM, Inc.* Delaware
Steak n Shake, LP** Indiana
Consolidated Specialty Restaurants, Inc. Indiana
SNS Investment Company Indiana
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* Wholly-owned subsidiary of Steak n Shake, Inc.
** Limited partnership owned 99% Steak n Shake, Inc. and 1% by Consolidated
Products, Inc.
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