Country Buffet® Car Sweepstakes Drives Up Excitement: One Lucky Denver Resident To Win A Brand New Car

DENVER, July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Buffet^® is partnering with Denver's own Shortline Subaru to put one lucky resident in the driver seat of a brand new 2013 Subaru Crosstrek with Country Buffet Car Sweepstakes. Starting in July, Country Buffet fans may register for their chance to win the vehicle by going online to the official Country Buffet website.

"We wanted to celebrate the summer in a big way in Denver," said Alice Crowder, Vice President of Marketing for Buffets, Inc. "Both summer and Country Buffet are best when family comes together, and a free Crosstrek helps out – whether families are hitting the road for a short drive to one of our restaurants or a fun road trip."

The Key To Winning

Participants must register online for the sweepstakes between now and September 21 to be eligible to win. Ten people will be chosen at random on September 23 to be semi-finalists for the Country Buffet Car Sweepstakes. Each of the semi-finalists will receive a year's worth of  Country Buffet meal cards (52 meal cards) and a key that may open the prize chest that contains the keys to the Subaru Crosstrek. Only one key will open the chest.  The vehicle boasts a premium package and has an estimated retail value of $25,000.

Each participant will receive a coupon for $1 off dinner at Country Buffet just for signing up for the sweepstakes. Participants for the sweepstakes must be at least 18 years old and reside within 120 miles of Denver, CO. No purchase is necessary. Please see official rules for more details located on the County Buffet website.  Void where prohibited.

"Country Buffet is known in Denver for its great tasting food and family-friendly environment," said John Bowell, General Manager of Shortline Subaru. "We are honored to align ourselves with this brand to give away one of our most popular new vehicles."

Country Buffet Shows Off Its 2013 Models

The popular restaurant chain is undergoing a complete re-concepting that is being implemented at most of its locations in the greater Denver area. Restaurants are being remodeled to feature a contemporary look with a streetscape design, bright and fun artwork, interactive food stations, a display bakery with plated desserts, a new bread bar featuring freshly baked bread, and an embellished salad bar. The staff will even be sporting a new look with brand new uniforms.

"Denver is a special market for our organization," said Crowder. "We've added features that are currently available only in the Denver area like the fresh bread station and our Main Street concept to evoke a hometown feel when guests walk into our restaurants." 

To experience one of the Country Buffet re-concepts, visit any of the following restaurants: 7407 E. 36 Avenue in Denver; 8685 Sheridan Blvd. in Westminster; 301 Englewood Parkway in Englewood; 118 W. Troutman Parkway in Fort Collins; or 5220 Wadsworth Bypass in Arvada. Other Country Buffet locations in Aurora and Lonetree will be remodeled this summer. 

For more information about Country Buffet, visit online at www.CountryBuffet.com.

About Buffets, Inc.

Buffets, Inc., one of the nation's largest steak-buffet restaurant companies, currently operates 344 restaurants in 35 states, comprised of 334 steak-buffet restaurants and 10 Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse restaurants.  The restaurants are principally operated under the Old Country Buffet^®, HomeTown^® Buffet and Ryan's^® brands. Buffets employs approximately 18,000 team members and serves approximately 100 million customers annually.  For more information, visit www.Buffet.com.

About Shortline Subaru

Shortline Subaru is the highest volume Subaru dealer in Denver and the second highest volume dealer in the nation. For over 25 years, Shortline Subaru has been committed to providing quality service and products, and is dedicated to its community. The dealership features an impressive line of new and used vehicles at its Aurora, CO location at 580 S. Havana Street. They also proudly support a number of local charities and initiatives. For more information about Shortline Subaru, visit online at www.ShortlineSubaru.com.

SOURCE Buffets, Inc.