Founded in 1983, Old Country Buffet is a chain of restaurants that offers a selection of food items and beverages. It is a part of Buffets Incorporated, which is one of the largest restaurant companies that operates more than 650 food establishments throughout the United States. Its portfolio includes Hometown Buffet, Ryan’s Grill, Buffet and Bakery, and Fire Mountain Grill. Old Country Buffet provides traditional, home-cooked specialties that include salads, soups, entrees and desserts. Its menu features breakfast, lunch and dinner items, including assorted burgers, macaroni and cheese, baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, pizzas, fried shrimp, side dishes and hand-breaded fried chicken varieties. Old Country Buffet maintains banquet facilities for special group dining events that include business meetings, award ceremonies, baby showers and family reunions. In addition, it operates an e-club that offers special discounts on birthdays and anniversaries.