Buffets, Inc. Names Andrews CFO.

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EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2000

Buffets, Inc. (Nasdaq:BOCB), today named R. Michael Andrews Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Andrews most recently served as CFO of Eerie World Entertainment (Parent to Jekyll & Hyde Clubs). Previously, Andrews was CFO of Avado's Don Pablo's Restaurant Division, after accumulating twelve years of service with KPMG Peat Marwick.

"We are thrilled that Mike has joined us to serve in this critical capacity. His expertise in finance, accounting and information services will augment existing talents among the members of our executive management team. He comes at an important time in our corporate history, as we enter our 17th year of growth as the acclaimed leader in our segment. Mike is committed to preserving our accomplishments while exploring new opportunities. He is an operations oriented CFO with restaurant experience, strong financial management skills and a practical approach to the business" said company President and COO Kerry Kramp.

Buffets Inc. currently operates 404 restaurants (254 Old Country Buffet(R), 126 HomeTown Buffet(R), 11 Original Roadhouse Grill(R), 6 Granny's Buffet(R), 3 Country Roadhouse Buffet and Grill(SM), 3 Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse(R), and 1 Soup `n Salad Unlimited(SM)) restaurants in 38 states and franchises 24 restaurants (5 Old Country Buffet(R) and 19 HomeTown Buffet(R)) restaurants in ten states.