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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Family-oriented buffet-style restaurant
Imagine sirloin filet, chicken breast, and pork loin, all wrapped in applewood bacon and available at a price most restaurants would laugh at for being too low. That’s just one of the delectable deals customers have come to expect from Golden Corral. The family-style restaurants offer a buffet and grill, with myriad food choices including meats, pasta, pizza, fresh vegetables, and a salad bar. Included in the offering is the Great Steak Buffet with all-you-can-eat sirloin steaks that are grilled to order. Other grilled items such as grilled chicken, pork, salmon steaks, steak burgers, and sausage are also available. Franchisees receive business training and startup and ongoing support.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
5151 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612
800-284-5673
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1973 |
| Franchising since | 1986 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 390 | 0 | 96 |
| 2010 | 388 | 0 | 97 |
| 2009 | 376 | 0 | 103 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $1,953,900 - $6,756,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $2,500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $500,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Restaurant experience preferred, but not required
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor participates in IFA's MinorityFran program
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
5151 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612
800-284-5673
