Furr's Fresh Buffet to Open February 15th in San Antonio

DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Furr's Fresh Buffet, the new restaurant concept developed by owners of the beloved Furr's restaurant chain based in Dallas, announced their newest and second location in San Antonio, Texas will open Wednesday, February 15th at 8410 Hwy 151 at Cable Ranch Rd.  Local resident and restaurant veteran Art Bustos will manage the new Furr's Fresh Buffet which will employ approximately 180 team members from the community. 

In celebration of the grand opening, Furr's Fresh Buffet is collecting contributions on February 17th to donate to the San Antonio Food Bank's Back Pack program.  The first 100 guests on Friday, February 17th who bring a donation will receive a complimentary breakfast buffet and will be entered to win free Furr's Fresh Buffet meals for a year!  To qualify for the free buffet and a chance to win Furr's for a year, guests must be 18 years of age or older, should be one of the first 100 in line on Friday, February 17th when doors open at 7:30 a.m., and donate healthy, non-perishable single-serve items such as a can of tuna, box of granola bars or fruit cups.  The winner of the free Furr's meals for a year, valued at over $750, will be announced after doors open at 7:30 a.m. 

In addition to collecting food donations for the Back Pack program, Furr's Fresh Buffet will donate a percentage of the week's sales proceeds directly to the San Antonio Food Bank to further support the Back Pack program. Furr's Fresh Buffet first San Antonio location opened last year at 7863 S. Interstate 35 and Zarzamora, and during its grand opening festivities collected over 400 pounds of donated food for the San Antonio Food Bank.

"We are thrilled to open another location in San Antonio and partner with the Food Bank," said Greg Buchanan, chief executive officer of Buffet Partners, owners and operators of Furr's Fresh Buffet. "We have had such a warm reception from our San Antonio guests and our new restaurant will also offer a place where families and friends can come together to share a meal and enjoy a variety of fresh, nutritious food at a reasonable price.  Our hope is to double the amount of donations we received of non-perishable food items to donate to the San Antonio Food Bank's Backpack Buddy program and continue to nourish the communities we serve."

Many children who rely on free or reduced-price lunches during the school year go home to meager or no meals on weekends. The San Antonio Food Bank's Back Pack program works to fill that gap by sending non-perishable foods home with children each weekend. "Because of companies like Furr's Fresh Buffet we have been able to feed more children," said Eric Cooper, president and chief executive officer of the San Antonio Food Bank. "Their generosity and commitment to give back and feed the next generation is unparalleled and we look forward to helping them open their newest location."

Furr's has been serving fresh, wholesome meals throughout the Southwest U.S. since 1946.  Guests at the new San Antonio restaurant will enjoy over 120 freshly prepared items daily, including numerous dishes that have made Furr's famous.  The company's legendary Millionaire Pie and Skillet-Grilled Chicken Fried Steak are two favorites, and guests will also enjoy grilled sirloin steak, golden-fried butterflied shrimp, Citrus-Fired Chicken, hand-carved roast beef, baked fish; fresh build-your-own salads; steamed veggies; oven-baked breads; and mouthwatering desserts including an ice cream and frozen yogurt sundae bar.

Besides lunch and dinner, the new Furr's Fresh Buffet in San Antonio will also offer a splendid breakfast buffet on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays which includes a custom omelet station, a pancake and waffle bar, homemade granola, fresh fruit and more.  Along with delicious food, Furr's Fresh Buffet offers friendly service in an inviting atmosphere.  The restaurant can seat 400 and offers a banquet room perfect for business meetings or sports teams.

Hours are Monday through Thursday 10:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Furr's offers full-service catering, a meeting room and meals to go.  For more information and to register for the Furr's email club, visit www.furrs.net.

About Furr's

Owned by Buffet Partners, L.P., Furr's has a long and rich tradition of serving fresh, wholesome meals in the south-central and southwest U.S.  Founded by brothers Roy and Key Furr in 1946, Furr's continues to provide warm, family focused service in a casual, comfortable environment.  Today, Buffet Partners operates 43 Furr's and Furr's Fresh Buffet locations in seven western and southern states. Guests continue to enjoy favorite recipes that made Furr's restaurants famous, including the legendary Millionaire Pie and Skillet-Grilled Chicken Fried Steak.  Guests also crave Furr's contemporary new items such as grilled sirloin steak, golden-fried butterflied shrimp, Citrus-Fired Chicken, hand-carved roast beef, baked fish; fresh build-your-own salads; steamed veggies; oven-baked breads; and mouthwatering desserts. Furr's all-you-wish-to-enjoy buffet serves delicious food you wish you had time to cook, all for one price of about $10.

About San Antonio Food Bank

The San Antonio Food Bank is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing millions of pounds of food to over 500 charitable organizations in Southwest Texas serving those in need. In addition to food distribution, the San Antonio Food Bank provides numerous programs that not only solve the immediate problems of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long-term food security. For more information about the San Antonio Food Bank, visit our website at www.safoodbank.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/safoodbank or follow us on twitter.com/safoodbank.

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