We recognize the importance of developing and promoting mutually beneficial supplier relationships. Engaging diverse suppliers gives Buffets, Inc., the parent company of Old Country Buffet®, Country Buffet®, HomeTown Buffet®, Ryan's®, and Fire Mountain® Grill, the advantage of tapping into the best-value, highest-quality products and services available. Supplier diversity affirms our commitment to recognizing diversity in the communities where we conduct business. It confirms our commitment to deliver exceptional quality and top value to our guests through the relationships built as a result of a diverse marketplace.
To be evaluated under our supplier diversity program, companies must evidence the following:
Steps to follow for procurement opportunities:
1. Complete a Supplier Profile form that requests information about your firm’s capabilities, ownership, financial stability, etc
2. Mail the following items to the address listed below:
3. Your complete package will be reviewed for potential opportunities. If it is determined that there is an opportunity for your product or services, you will be contacted for further assessment and procedures for the next steps.
4. Please allow approximately six weeks for a response once we have received all your information. Your company profile will be entered into our database for further reference.
5. We welcome the opportunity to build strong, rewarding relationships with high-quality, diverse suppliers in our communities. Please note, however, that we are not able to do business with all companies that contact us.
6. Send all materials to the address listed below. Materials submitted will not be returned.
Buffets, Inc.
Supplier Diversity Program
Attn: Purchasing Department
1460 Buffet Way
Eagan, MN 55121
If materials are available to be e-mailed, send them to diversity.supplier@buffetsinc.com.
Consider the following resources for certification:
The National Minority Supplier Development Council
The National Minority Council serves as a resource to minority businesses with national and local chapters. For information on all the services offered, visit the Web site.
www.nmsdcus.org
Women's Business Enterprise Council
This Web site will provide the woman business owner with the information to understand the benefits of certification, the criteria for certification, and online access to an interactive application form.
www.wbenc.org
Food Products
Non-Food Products