![]() Skippers was purchased by Meridian Capital in 1995, bringing the ownership of the chain back to the Northwest.įrom 1995 to 2001 Meridian Capital tried several ventures to attempt to bring the chain back to it’s former glory days. NPC operated Skippers until 1995 when the Pizza Hut giant decided to sell off the now struggling seafood chain. As a result, sales declined, and NPC was forced to close non performing units. By sacrificing quality for convenience this led to public outcry as regular patrons demanded the original fish back. Managing from the East Coast NPC shifted focus from a high quality fish cut and dressed in house to several versions of a freezer to fryer fish, which many felt lacked the quality and flavor of the hand dressed fish. In 1989, after 20 years of success in the fish and chips business Herb Rosen sold the seafood chain to east coast based National Pizza Company – the nations largest franchiser of Pizza Hut restaurants. By the mid 1980’s Skippers was at it’s peak of success and grown to over 200 restaurants in the Pacific Northwest. People in the Puget Sound area would line up at the neighborhood Skippers to experience the now legendary “ Tuesday All You Can Eat Fish, Chips, and Chowder!” This early success led the chain to experience rapid growth as new locations were opened in several western states and British Columbia. The clam chowder recipe, more than ordinary, won several awards early on, and became a guest favorite. By processing, cutting, and dressing their own fish, Skippers, Inc quickly gained notoriety for serving top quality fish and chips prepared in the northwest tradition. Skippers began serving fried fish, shrimp, and clams as well as chowders. ![]() About Skippers Skippers Seafood and Chowder House Restaurantsįounded by Herb Rosen in Bellevue, Washington, in 1969.
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