Furr's Fresh Buffet To Open June 27th In Plano

DALLAS, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Furr's Fresh Buffet, the new restaurant concept developed by owners of the beloved Furr's restaurant chain, announced their newest location will open Wednesday, June 27th at 1900 North Central Expressway in Plano, Texas.  Local resident and restaurant veteran Paul White will manage the new Furr's Fresh Buffet, which will employ over 100 team members from the community. 

In celebration of the grand opening, Furr's Fresh Buffet is collecting contributions on June 30th to donate to the North Texas Food Bank's Food 4 Kids program.  The first 100 guests on Saturday, June 30th 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 Saturday, June 30th, when doors open at 7:30 a.m., and donate healthy, non-perishable single-serve items such as peanut butter, 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, Furr's Fresh Buffet will donate a percentage of the first week's sales proceeds directly to the North Texas Food Bank to celebrate the Food Bank's 30th Anniversary, and kick-off "30 Days of Donations." Furr's will be collecting funds to donate to the charity for 30 days in honor of the Food Bank's 30th Anniversary.  

"We are thrilled to open our newest location in our hometown of Plano and partner with the North Texas Food Bank's Food 4 Kids program for their 30th Anniversary," said Greg Buchanan, chief executive officer of Buffet Partners, owners and operators of Furr's Fresh Buffet. "Furr's is a great place where families and friends can come together to share a meal and enjoy a variety of fresh, nutritious food at a reasonable price.  We invite the community and longtime fans of our brand to come see our newest restaurant here in Plano and to join us in supporting the North Texas Food Bank."

The North Texas Food Bank has been serving the community for 30 years, and together with Furr's continue to support families and children in need. "Because of long-time partners like Furr's Fresh Buffet we have been able to feed more children and families," said Jan Pruitt, president and chief executive officer of the North Texas Food Bank.  "As we celebrate 30 years, we thank Furr's for their continued generosity and commitment to give back and feed the next generation."

Furr's has been serving fresh, wholesome meals throughout the Southwest U.S. since 1946.  Guests at the new Plano restaurant will enjoy over 120 freshly prepared items served daily.  In addition to lunch and dinner, the new Furr's Fresh Buffet in Plano will also offer a breakfast buffet on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hours are Monday through Thursday 10:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 10:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The restaurant can be reached by calling:  972-881-1959. 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. of Dallas, 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 42 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 the North Texas Food Bank

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit social benefit organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of 300 Member Agencies and 1,000 feeding and education programs in 13 North Texas counties. NTFB supports the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through research, education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. In FY 2011, NTFB provided access to nearly 33 million nutritious meals. Founded in 1982, NTFB is a member of Feeding America (feedingamerica.org). For more information about NTFB, please visit www.ntfb.org

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