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Barnhill's Buffet
Headquarters
1210 Briarville Road Building F, Madison, Tennessee 37115 USA
Tel: (615)277-1234 Fax: (615)277-1220
www.barnhills.com
Ownership: Private
Segment: Limited Service Cafeteria/Buffet
System Characteristics 2006 2005 2004
U.S. Systemwide Sales ($000) 93,000 93,000 92,500
Company-owned ($000) 93,000 93,000 92,500
Franchised ($000) - - -
U.S. Number of Units 41 41 41
Company-owned 41 41 41
Franchised - - -
International Sales ($000) - - -
International Units - - -
Average Sales/Unit ($000) 2,200 2,150 2,125
Concept Positioning |
Barnhill’s Buffet is a limited-service concept offering traditional American foods with an emphasis on Southeastern cuisine.
Barnhill Buffet, Inc. is owned and operated by Dynamic Management Company and private equity firm Jefferies Capital
Partners. Barnhill’s is a national chain with restaurants scattered throughout the Southeast and Midwest.
Units are either freestanding or located in strip malls. The concept’s décor carries the idea of comfort beyond its food with a
bright and homey ambiance. The look is achieved with carpeting, natural wood paneling and plants hanging over the tops of
each buffet area. Breakfast is served on the weekends at some locations. Units seat 285-340 diners and are estimated at
more than 8,000 sq. ft.
Barnhill’s was founded in Pensacola, FL, in 1991 by former WesterN SizzliN franchisee Steve Barnhill. In 2005, private equity
firm Jefferies Capital Partners acquired Barnhill’s Buffet for an undisclosed sum. The company plans to open eight new units
per year over the next five years.
Menu Positioning |
Barnhill’s Buffet is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week; some locations also offer breakfast on weekends. The
breakfast selection includes an omelet bar, pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy and the chain’s
signature Cinna’Barn Rolls. For lunch and dinner, Barnhill’s traditional American menu features classic buffet items like salads,
vegetables, casseroles, seafood, roasted, fried and grilled meats and desserts. Signature items include Golden Fried Chicken,
Fresh Vegetables and Sides, Hand- Battered Catfish, Meatloaf, Chicken & Dumplings and Sirloin Steak served nightly after 4
p.m. Desserts include assorted cakes, pies, cheesecakes, cobblers, cookies and ice cream sundaes. Alcohol is served and
there are reduced menu pricings available for children and seniors. Catering packages are available for groups of any size.
Menu prices range from $3–$8.99. Checks average $10.26.
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