As of January 23, 2025, the United States has 6,691 buffet restaurants, reflecting a 0.80% increase from 2023. Of these, 4,404 (65.82%) are independently owned, while 2,287 (34.18%) operate under larger brands. The top three states with the highest number of buffet restaurants are Texas (830), California (768), and Florida (372). On average, buffet restaurants in the United States have been in business for 9 years and 1 month.