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Buffets, Inc. Overview

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1020 Discovery Rd., Ste. 100 Eagan, 
MN 55121 United States
Phone: 651-994-8608
Fax:651-365-2356
Toll Free:800-871-0956

Company Description

You might say that customers literally line up to dine at these restaurants. Buffets, Inc. is the largest operator of buffet-style eateries in the US, with more than 400 locations in almost 40 states. Operating under such names as HomeTown Buffet, Old Country Buffet, and Ryan's Grill Buffet, the dining spots generally offer self-service buffets featuring entrees, sides, and desserts for an all-inclusive price. In addition to its company-owned locations, Buffets, Inc. has more than a dozen franchised buffet restaurants. A group of lenders, including Credit Suisse, control the company. Buffets, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2012.

Buffets, Inc. Company Profile Report

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  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

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  • Industry Information

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Overview

The US restaurant industry includes about 480,000 restaurants with combined annual revenue of about $400 billion. Major companies include McDonald's; YUM! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell); and Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, Red Lobster). The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies hold just 20 percent of the market.

SIC: 5812

NAICS: 722212, 722211, 722110, 722213

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How have changes in food and beverage costs affected the company's profitability?

Unstable manufacturer prices for ingredients used in restaurants can significantly impact restaurant profitability. Commodity markets affect wholesale prices for beef, poultry, and fish, where prices can change more than 10 percent in a single year.

 

How has the company's competition changed over time?

Restaurants face increasing competition from a broad range of businesses vying for consumers' food dollars. Grocery stores and warehouse clubs are providing more ready-to-eat meals and sides, often at a better value than restaurants. Convenience...

 

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  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

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