Lubys

Lubys, commonly spelled Luby's, is an American restaurant company best known for its Luby's Cafeterias, a chain of self-service cafeteria-style restaurants. The business originated in San Antonio, Texas, where Robert Luby opened the first location in 1947. The concept emphasized affordable, family-friendly dining and expanded across Texas and the southern United States over several decades, establishing a regional presence in the casual-dining sector.

Over the years, Luby's, Inc. diversified beyond its flagship cafeterias, operating a portfolio of casual-dining concepts and pursuing acquisitions and franchising opportunities. The company faced financial difficulties during the late 2000s and entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a restructuring process; it subsequently reorganized its operations and refocused on its core brands. In the 2010s, Luby's reduced its store footprint and adjusted its brand lineup in response to changing consumer preferences and market conditions. Some non-core brands were disposed of as the company concentrated on its remaining Luby's Cafeterias locations and select franchise arrangements.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Luby's, Inc. has historically been described as a family-owned business that grew into a publicly traded operator of casual-dining brands in the American South. The current brand footprint is smaller than the company’s peak period, reflecting industry consolidation and shifts in consumer dining habits.