‘Southern Hospitality With a Twist’ and More: Shoney’s Is a Winner in the 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards Contest for Best Buffet Chain

'Southern Hospitality With a Twist' and More: Shoney's Is a Winner in the 2025 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards Contest for Best Buffet Chain

Nashville, TN  (RestaurantNews.comShoney’s is going to need a bigger trophy case.

Shoney’s, a true pioneer and a category leader in the restaurant industry, is one of America’s favorite brands and has been accumulating accolades for nearly eight decades. It has recently received another award, being named a winner in the 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards contest for Best Buffet Chain.

The honor, revealed during the home stretch of its ‘100 Days of Summer at Shoney’s,’ celebrates the rock star restaurant brand’s southern hospitality with a twist, established humbly in Charleston, West Virginia in 1947. Shoney’s immediately became the epitome of the family dining experience and remains a world-renowned brand, consistently praised for having the best value rating among all family dining chains, while being hailed for its service, menu variety, and diners’ recommendations.

'Southern Hospitality With a Twist' and More: Shoney's Is a Winner in the 2025 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards Contest for Best Buffet Chain
Shoney’s Chairman and CEO Mr. David Davoudpour

“Thank you, Shoney’s fans and Newsweek readers, for this fantastic recognition,” said Shoney’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. David Davoudpour. “This amplifies and elevates our entire Shoney’s leadership team, our coveted franchise partners, our super supplier partners and of course, our valued guests. This brought a collective smile to our entire Shoney’s family, and we could not have done it without every member of our team.”

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Mr. Davoudpour has been on a driven and spirited mission to reinvigorate and revitalize Shoney’s, one of the first and most popular family casual dining concepts in the United States. To return to what Mr. Davoudpour confidently calls Shoney’s “Glory Days,” the brand hopes to grow through franchising following an extensive revitalization effort. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates.

Please get in touch with your local Shoney’s for details, visit Shoneys.com for more information and follow Shoney’s on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

'Southern Hospitality With a Twist' and More: Shoney's Is a Winner in the 2025 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards Contest for Best Buffet Chain

About Shoney’s

Shoney’s is headquartered in Nashville and owns restaurants in 16 states. For over 78 years, Shoney’s has garnered numerous industry accolades, consistently being recognized as the premier family dining restaurant. It is praised for having the best value rating among all family dining chains, while also being recognized for its excellent service, diverse menu options, and high diner recommendations. It is widely recognized as one of America’s most iconic restaurant chains. Visit Shoneys.com for more information on restaurant hours, locations and special offers.  You can also follow Shoney’s on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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