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title: "Ponderosa & Bonanza Releases All-American Buffet for Historic 250th"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ada17de6-56d8-42d3-94ef-8e755df847c8
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260709_ponderosa__bonanza_releases_allamerican_buffet_for_historic_250th.html
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
published: 2026-07-09T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:25.012Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Ponderosa & Bonanza Releases All-American Buffet for Historic 250th

**TL;DR:** Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses have released an All-American Buffet for a limited time, available through September 20. The buffet features new menu items such as a Build Your Own Baked Potato Topper Bar and Pilgrims BBQ Boneless Wings.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-07-09. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260709_ponderosa__bonanza_releases_allamerican_buffet_for_historic_250th.html).*

## Story

LOS ANGELES – Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are igniting taste buds with the unveiling of their All-American Buffet. Available now through Sept. 20 at participating locations, the limited-time menu is a celebration worth sharing, starting at $12.99 for the lunch buffet and $15.99 for the dinner buffet option.

Menu additions designed to shine include the new Build Your Own Baked Potato Topper Bar, featuring Idaho® Potatoes, where fans can select from crave-worthy toppings such as broccoli cheddar cheese sauce, bacon pieces, fresh ground beef, sour cream and green onions, and steakhouse chili. Other new festive menu items include Pilgrims® BBQ Boneless Wings, Garlic Herb Butter Grilled Corn on the Cob, Fresh Summer Cobb Salad and Red and Blue Jell-O® Parfaits.

“America’s 250th birthday deserves a celebration filled with bold flavors and great company,” said Ashley Montgomery, VP of Marketing for Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses. “Our new All-American Buffet menu captures everything guests love about summer dining, from comforting favorites to festive desserts, all served with the welcoming hospitality that Ponderosa & Bonanza are known for.”

Beloved fan-favorites are also in the spotlight, including Baked BBQ Chicken, Made From Scratch Baked Beans and Franks, and Strawberry Cream Pie, all paying homage to classic American flavors.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- limited time offer (topic)
- new menu items (topic)
- Ponderosa (company)
- Ashley Montgomery (person)
- Bonanza Steakhouses (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260709_ponderosa__bonanza_releases_allamerican_buffet_for_historic_250th.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ada17de6-56d8-42d3-94ef-8e755df847c8).