Original Roadhouse Grill
Tahoe Joe's
Country Roadhouse Buffet & Grill

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Back in 1983, Buffets, Inc. was founded by two gentlemen - Roe Hatlen and C. Dennis Scott. After building a thriving buffet restaurant chain together, Dennis Scott left in 1989 to start HomeTown Buffet. In September 1996, Buffets, Inc. and HomeTown Buffet, Inc. were merged. Together, we're now the nation's thirteenth largest restaurant chain. As of Jan 1, 2001, Buffets, Inc. and its affiliated companies operated (254 Old Country Buffet, 129 HomeTown Buffet, 3 Granny's Buffet, and 2 Country Roadhouse Buffet) in 37 states.

Our buffet restaurants utilize a 'scatter' buffet system that allows for a wide selection of food and easier access than traditional buffets. Our focus is traditional 'home cooking' which includes carefully prepared salads, soups, entrees and desserts. We strive to provide a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Our complete meals include beverage and dessert for one low price. We serve lunch and dinner daily and most of our restaurants offer weekend breakfast.

The quality of our food stands apart from other restaurants in the buffet category. This is achieved through our commitment to using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients in our salads, made-from-scratch soups, entrees and, of course, our delicious desserts. Unlike other buffet restaurants, we prepare our food at continual intervals throughout the day and serve it in small quantities (enough to feed 8 to 12 guests). Some of our recipes have been passed down within our families.

Our success is also due in great part to our dedicated staff. Both Old Country Buffet and HomeTown Buffet managers attend 'The College' located at the Buffets, Inc. headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota. In 'college' our managers learn the importance of quality control and restaurant management to ensure that we remain a leader in the restaurant industry. Our continued growth speaks to the fact that we do deliver outstanding value, variety, and good quality food.

In addition to more than 400 buffet restaurants, Buffets, Inc. and its subsidiaries also operate two different steakhouse restaurants. The Original Roadhouse Grill opened its first unit in Gresham, Oregon in 1993. Two additional restaurants were opened in Oregon before the concept was expanded to California and then to Minnesota in late 1999. As of Jan 1, 2001 there are 8 locations in California, 4 in Oregon, and 1 in Minnesota. Tahoe Joe's is known for it's Sierra Mountain Dining, high quality and relaxing atmosphere." As of Jan 1, 2001 there are 4 locations in California: 2 in Fresno, 1 in Bakersfield, and 1 in Vacaville.



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