The Chapter 11 filing more than a year into the pandemic illustrates the struggles the industry faces, particularly ones that are reliant on buffets. Furr’s Fresh Buffet, Ryan’s, Old Country Buffet, Tahoe Joes Famous Steakhouse, and Hometown Buffet are all owned by Fresh Acquisitions. Bankruptcy will help “strengthen their operations and recapitalize their businesses,” the company said in a statement. It is getting additional liquidity from VitaNova Brands, a Texas-based restaurant chain.”As with almost every one of our peers, buffet