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Golden Corral is bringing back its Holiday Buffet, featuring carved proteins and traditional sides, as well as introducing seasonal holiday beverages and Holiday Meals To Go. The chain is also offering a gift card promotion, where guests who purchase $50 in gift cards will receive a free $10 bonus card.
Carved Entrées: Roasted Turkey, Holiday Glazed Ham, and Holiday Pork Roast, each hand-carved for an extra touch of holiday indulgence.
Traditional Sides: Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce and famous Yeast Rolls among others that capture the tastes of the season.
Holiday Desserts: Satisfy any sweet tooth with Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie and more, rounding out the meal with the classic desserts everyone loves.
“We know how important the holidays are for our guests, and we want to make this season extra special with the flavors and traditions that bring families together,” said Lance Trenary, President & CEO of Golden Corral. “Our Holiday Buffet is designed to capture the magic of the season with an abundance of delicious choices, all at an unbeatable value. It’s the perfect way to share a festive meal with loved ones while enjoying the convenience and variety that Golden Corral is known for.”
Guests can enjoy the Holiday Buffet on weekdays after 4 p.m. Weekend hours, item availability and prices may vary.
Pairing alongside the Holiday Buffet, Golden Corral is introducing a trio of seasonal holiday beverages that will warm hearts and elevate buffet gatherings. Guests can enjoy the cozy flavors of Cinnamon Bun Iced Tea, Cinnamon Bun Coffee and the refreshing zing of Cranberry Citrus Splash for a limited time.
For those celebrating the holidays at home, guests can enjoy the ease of Holiday Meals To Go — Golden Corral’s delicious Holiday Feasts make it simple to gather loved ones around the table without the stress of cooking. Holiday Meals serve six to eight people with the choice of three delicious protein options: Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham or NEW Bone-In Pork Roast. Each meal includes a variety of traditional sides, a dozen yeast rolls with honey butter, and a whole pie.
Holiday Meals To Go are now available for pre-order, and guests can select either a hot/ready-to-serve or cold/ready-to-cook option to meet their needs. All orders must be placed 72 hours in advance. The last day to place Thanksgiving meal orders is Nov.
25, and the last day for Christmas Eve pickup orders is Dec. 21.
Golden Corral is continuing to spread holiday cheer with a special gift card promotion to help guests celebrate the season of giving. Through January 5, 2025, guests who purchase $50 in Golden Corral gift cards in a Golden Corral Restaurant, on GoldenCorral.com, or on the Golden Corral mobile app will receive a free $10 bonus card.
Golden Corral gift cards purchased via other distribution channels (e.g., Brick-and-Mortar Retailers) do not qualify for the buy $50 get $10.
Gift cards are the perfect way to share the joy of good food with family, friends and loved ones this holiday season. Whether treating someone to a delicious meal or stocking up for future visits, this offer gives even more value with the bonus card. Gift cards are available for purchase at all Golden Corral locations and online at GoldenCorral.
All Golden Corral restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours in select markets. Guests can visit the Golden Corral website to place their Thanksgiving and Christmas meal orders, and check for local holiday hours. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day hours vary by location. Hours can be found on GoldenCorral.com.
Founded in 1973 and based in Raleigh, N.C., Golden Corral is the nation’s largest grill-buffet restaurant chain.
Golden Corral strives to make pleasurable dining affordable for all families. While its commitment begins each day with preparing delicious food, Golden Corral also believes in providing outstanding hospitality and giving back. Service to others a hallmark of the Golden Corral brand.
In 2023, Golden Corral was recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 “Most Loved Brands” by Yelp. They were also recognized for valuing their customers and providing excellent customer service by Newsweek, “America’s Best Customer Service 2024.” Golden Corral restaurants nationwide have long been strong supporters of the U.
S. Military and DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Golden Corral is also the founding sponsor of Camp Corral, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation, which provides free, one-of-a-kind summer camp experiences for children of wounded, injured, ill or fallen service members.
Golden Corral is the largest National Buffet chain, offering delicious comfort food classics allowing guests to create their own unique and perfect plate.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on November 26, 2024. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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