Golden Corral

Golden Corral honors America's heroes for 26th year with free meals.

Eric Holm, Golden Corral franchise owner and founder of Metro Corral, was recently named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

While the chain said its current attrition rate is higher than normal, many of the closed locations are likely to reopen under new ownership.

News of Souplantation’s return to California ricocheted across social media last week, sparking celebration among fans.

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#170, September 29, 2026).

The chain, which closed all of its locations during Chapter 7 liquidation six years ago, will open a Sweet Tomatoes location in Fountain Valley by 2027.

Golden Corral is adding All-You-Can-Eat Wings to the buffet for a limited time, with plenty to look forward to on game days.

Popeyes recently continued its campaign to promote its upgraded chicken tenders, offering them as part of a $9.99 Tenders Deal.

America’s #1 Buffet + Grill and value leader takes value to an entirely new level for families.

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Golden Corral restaurants across the country aim to raise $275,000 for Project Healing Waters, supporting therapeutic outdoor recreation programs that help Veterans and active military personnel find connection, purpose, and healing through fly fishing.

Consumers are bifurcating, trading down for clear value or up for clear quality, and brands that are neither get squeezed, according to Consumer Edge’s Restaurant 2026 Mid-Ye

Golden Corral is serving up more ways than ever to meet protein needs this summer, bringing together an extensive lineup of buffet favorites and 4 new limited-time high-protein dinner offerings.

The buffet franchise is launching a series of value deals for loyalty members, starting with discounted weekend breakfasts for children throughout July.

Dan Doulen will discuss smaller-format prototypes and labor efficiency strategies at the upcoming QSR Evolution Conference.

As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Golden Corral is celebrating the historic milestone with a new value-driven initiative to help families enjoy more meals together for less.

Modern restaurant systems must move beyond fragmented point solutions to address rising labor costs and consumer demand for operational efficiency across all service channels.

Franchise Brands Celebrate Fatherhood with Discounts and Gift Card Deals Father’s Day is right around the corner, and that means countless Americans are hurriedly buying ties, spor

“Give your fork a break … new wraps are here,” claims Sweetgreen.

National fast-food and beverage chains roll out limited-time offers and free items to capture a share of projected $38 billion Mother's Day spending.

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The buffet brand has promoted Trona Balkissoon to chief financial officer as the company pursues new growth channels and technological transformation across its franchise system.

Golden Corral is turning up the heat throughout the summer with its new Backyard Grill promotion, serving up delicious char-grilled flavors that bring the cookout straight to the buffet, available systemwide beginning today.