Jason Kemp of VitaNova Brands explains how timeless former buffets are here to stay

While the pandemic had a huge impact on virtually every industry, it especially took a toll on buffet operators, with the CDC continuing to recommend against self-serve dining. Meanwhile, Food Management Partners, the San Antonio-based company behind chains such as Old Country Buffet, Furr’s and Sushi Zushi reorganized into VitaNova Brands and began reopening its buffets with a table-service model, a grocery store-style marketplace with items from its brands and ghost kitchens for delivery and…