| Chuck-A-Rama | |
| Industry: | Restaurants |
| Founder: | Don Moss |
| Hq Location City: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Hq Location Country: | US |
| Num Locations: | 11 |
| Areas Served: | --> |
| Owners: | --> |
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Chuck-A-Rama is a chain of buffet restaurants based in Salt Lake City, Utah;[1] [2] [3] as of January 2022, the company operates nine restaurants [4] in Utah and two in Idaho. Fare includes American comfort food. Main entrées include meats[3] such as baked and fried chicken, carved turkey, ham, and roast beef,[3] and mashed potatoes and gravy, among others.[5] A salad bar is included with every meal and a rotating variety of soups are provided.[5] [6]
The company's name was devised by Don Moss, and is a portmanteau of the word "chuckwagon" and the term "Scout-O-Rama".[5]
In 2004 Chuck-A-Rama gained national attention when, at its Taylorsville, Utah location, a couple following the Atkins diet were kicked out for trying to go back to the carved roast beef twelve times.[7] The chain stated that, although they are a buffet, they are not an all-you-can-eat restaurant.[7] However, the owners of Chuck-a-rama revised that statement and apologized to the couple.[8]