Chain Buffets That Completely Disappeared

NEWS BY CORINNE BARONE

Popeye's

The Popeye's Buffet was a free-for-all of tacos, spaghetti, and fried chicken, all for less than $10. Unfortunately, the last remaining buffet didn't survive COVID-19. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.1-0.3\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.1s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.1s", "duration": "0.3s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.25-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.25s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.25s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

Old Country

Old Country Buffet was once the pinnacle of bottomless dining, but after many setbacks, its parent company, Fresh Acquisitions, filed for bankruptcy in 2021. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.1-0.3\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.1s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.1s", "duration": "0.3s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.25-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.25s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.25s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

Wendy's

The Wendy's SuperBar Buffet had baked potato, salad bar, and Mexican and pasta sections, all for under $5. Sadly, it closed in 1998 as it wasn’t financially viable. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.1-0.3\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.1s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.1s", "duration": "0.3s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.25-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.25s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.25s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

Eatza Pizza

Eatza Pizza’s pie buffet offered many kinds of pizza for just $3.99. Unfortunately, it went out of business during the Great Recession in 2008. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.1-0.3\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.1s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.1s", "duration": "0.3s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.25-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.25s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.25s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

Souplantation

Opened in 1978, Souplantation had a healthy, colorful menu with modern vibes. The business survived a 2016 bankruptcy but was no match for the 2020 pandemic. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.1-0.3\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.1s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.1s", "duration": "0.3s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.25-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.25s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.25s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

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