Chuck-A-Rama facts for kids
A Chuck-A-Rama restaurant in St. George, Utah
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| Industry | Restaurants |
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| Founded | September 7, 1966 |
| Founder | Don Moss |
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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US
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Number of locations
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11 |
Chuck-A-Rama is a popular chain of buffet restaurants. It started in Salt Lake City, Utah. As of early 2022, the company runs eleven restaurants. Nine of these are in Utah, and two are in Idaho. Chuck-A-Rama is known for serving American-style comfort food. This includes tasty dishes like baked and fried chicken, carved turkey, ham, and roast beef. They also offer mashed potatoes with gravy and many other choices. Every meal comes with a fresh salad bar. There is also a changing selection of soups to enjoy.
What is Chuck-A-Rama?
Chuck-A-Rama is a type of restaurant called a buffet. At a buffet, you pay one price. Then, you can choose from many different foods. You can usually go back for more as many times as you like! This chain focuses on classic American dishes. These are often called "comfort food" because they are warm and familiar.
The first Chuck-A-Rama opened on September 7, 1966. It was started by a person named Don Moss. Over the years, the company has grown. It now serves communities in two states.
How the Name Was Created
The unique name "Chuck-A-Rama" was thought up by the founder, Don Moss. It is a special kind of word called a portmanteau. This means it combines parts of two different words to make a new one.
The first part, "chuck," comes from "chuckwagon." A chuckwagon was a wagon that carried food and cooking supplies. It was used on cattle drives in the American West. The second part, "rama," comes from "Scout-O-Rama." This was a big event for the Boy Scouts. So, the name "Chuck-A-Rama" suggests a big gathering with lots of food, like a modern chuckwagon feast!
See also
- List of buffet restaurants
- List of Utah companies
