Buffets, Inc. Names David Goronkin Chief Operating Officer.Business Editors EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 15, 2000 Buffets, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : BOCB). The Board of Directors of Buffets, Inc. announced today that David Goronkin has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . With the appointment, Mr. Goronkin will be responsible for directing national operations at the Company's buffet style restaurants, including the Old Country Buffet Old Country Buffet is a buffet-style, sit-down restaurant chain headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota with locations throughout the United States. Menu Items Old Country Buffet restaurants feature a wide spread of menu items, in the following categories: Its wide selection of food include pizza, hot dogs, hot wings, sliced ham among many others. (R) and Granny's Buffet(R) brands. Mr. Goronkin will retain his Executive Vice President title and continue to actively serve on the Executive Committee. Kerry Kramp, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , stated "This promotion recognizes David's superb leadership in driving the performance of our core buffet brands. David has developed a strong team of talented restaurant operators whose mission is to exceed our guests expectations. Much of his success is attributable to his heartfelt and personal concern for the well-being of our restaurant operators. He has implemented numerous programs to recognize, retain and provide incentives for superior unit-level managers. David's passion and commitment to the buffet concept, its people and its excellence in operations have been key contributors to the ongoing success that the Company has achieved." Buffets, Inc. currently operates 404 restaurants (253 Old Country Buffet(R), 127 HomeTown Buffet(R), 12 Original Roadhouse road·house n. An inn, restaurant, or nightclub located on a road outside a town or city. roadhouse Noun a pub or restaurant at the side of a road Noun 1. Grill(SM), six Granny's Buffet(R), three Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse(R), two Country Roadhouse Buffet & Grill(SM), and one Soup 'N Salad Unlimited(SM)) in 37 states and franchises 24 restaurants (five Old Country Buffet and 19 HomeTown Buffet) in ten states. |
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