INDIANAPOLIS, March 12 /PRNewswire FirstCall/ The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS) today announced its comparable store traffic and sales thus far in its second quarter of fiscal 2009, which will end on April 8, 2009. (There are four periods in the second quarter.)Management does not believe comparable store sales constitute the main, exclusive, or most important metric to measure results. However, these numbers call attention to long term traffic trends as a pertinent gauge useful in evaluating the business. Thus far, management is pleased with its progress in its efforts to turn around the company. Notwithstanding, managements long term goal is to sustain increases in customer traffic along with maximizing free cash flow " to attain its ultimate objective, maximizing the per share intrinsic value of the company. (Previously, the date was April 3, 2009.) The meeting will take place in the Vienna Ballroom at the Conrad Hotel, 50 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. The company will send additional details in the proxy statement, which shortly will be filed and distributed. These statements which may concern anticipated future results are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ markedly from those projected or discussed here. Steak n Shake cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward looking statements, for actual results may differ materially from expectations. Steak n Shake does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. Further information on the types of factors that could affect Steak n Shake and its business can be found in the companys filings with the SEC."The annual outlook reflects topical operator concerns but also identifies longer cycle trends we use in our own product decision process. It has helped Honeywell focus on investments such as designing and developing flight efficiency upgrades, optimized propulsion offerings, innovative safety products and enhanced aircraft connectivity offerings. The survey also contributes to our business pursuit strategy, and helps position Honeywell consistently on high value platforms in growth sectors."Another notable finding in the 2014 survey is the improved interest levels for midsize and small cabin aircraft in operator purchase plans.