Ryan's closes 75 locations, Crestview franchise survives

CRESTVIEW — Hub City residents can still enjoy “America’s Best Buffet,” despite the announcement from Ryan’s parent company that more than 70 restaurants would close permanently.

Food Management Partners, which acquired Ovation Brands in August 2015, announced Thursday it closed 74 underperforming restaurants in its Ryan’s, Old Country Buffet, Hometown Buffet, Fire Mountain and Country Buffet chains.

Ryan’s buffet restaurants in Crestview and Pace were not affected by the closures, but the Pensacola buffet was closed.

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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Ryan's closes 75 locations, Crestview franchise survives