Old Country Buffet Senior Discount
Quick answer: Old Country Buffet is closed for good, so its senior discount no longer exists. The last Old Country Buffet and HomeTown Buffet restaurants shut down during 2020, and the company confirmed the closures in early 2021.
Source: Tasting Table — “What Happened To Old Country Buffet?”
What happened to Old Country Buffet?
Old Country Buffet was owned by Ovation Brands, which also ran HomeTown Buffet and Ryan’s. The chain had been shrinking for years, and when buffets closed during the pandemic, the remaining stores never reopened. Most of the equipment was auctioned off, and the company that bought the brand names said it had no plans to reopen.
Buffets that still have senior deals
- Golden Corral senior discount: the closest thing to Old Country Buffet today, and many locations have senior pricing.
- Piccadilly senior discount: a Southern cafeteria with 10% off for 55+ in the afternoon.
- Cicis Pizza senior discount: an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet.
Old Country Buffet senior discount FAQ
Is Old Country Buffet still open?
No. Every Old Country Buffet and HomeTown Buffet location closed by early 2021.
Does Old Country Buffet still have a senior discount?
No. The chain is closed, so there’s no senior discount. Golden Corral is the closest buffet alternative.
Did Ryan’s close too?
Yes. Ryan’s was owned by the same company and closed at the same time.
Last checked: September 2026. No Old Country Buffet locations are known to be open anywhere.
