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Golden Corral Names New CIO

by Katie Lee July 6, 2023

Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral is proud to welcome Dawn Gillis as its new chief information officer. With more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant, hospitality and consumer goods industries, Gillis has proven to be a forward thinker while consistently delivering results. As CIO, she is tasked with leading Golden Coral’s digital growth strategy while modernizing its technology stack. “We are excited to welcome Dawn to the Golden Corral family and believe her depth of technological knowledge and outstanding leadership experience makes her the right person to help …

July 6, 2023

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Golden Corral Commemorates 50th Anniversary in 2023

by Katie Lee January 3, 2023

Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral, America’s No. 1 buffet and grill, is officially marking its golden anniversary with 50 years in the restaurant industry on January 3, 2023. “I am honored to be leading a brand that has been providing home-cooked classics and family favorites at an affordable price for five decades,” says Lance Trenary, chief executive officer of Golden Corral. “Golden Corral is able to reach our golden anniversary because of the passion our restaurant teams have for what we do daily and the commitment of our franchisees. Their …

January 3, 2023

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Golden Corral Offers New Store Growth Incentives

by Katie Lee July 26, 2022

Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral, the nation’s largest all-you-can-eat buffet chain, has introduced a new franchise incentive program for candidates and existing franchisees who open a Golden Corral restaurant within 24 months of signing a franchise area development agreement. The new incentive program is designed to help minimize the recent impacts of inflation. The program provides a unique benefit to operators by reducing food costs and covering manager-training expenses. The offer is available for qualified candidates looking to expand their franchise portfolio and join America’s largest national buffet chain as …

July 26, 2022

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Golden Corral Plans to Remodel 60 Franchise Restaurants in 2020

by Katie Lee December 2, 2019

Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral, the nation’s largest grill-buffet chain, has launched an incentive for franchisees to remodel their current restaurants to the Golden Corral brand’s new Gateway design package. The comprehensive incentive program will support franchise owners with a reinvestment credit, a local marketing credit, and a people hiring and training credit. Currently, the company plans to remodel 60 franchise restaurants in 2020. Golden Corral first introduced the new Gateway restaurant design in December 2017, featuring a contemporary appearance with oversized windows, stacked stone fireplaces, redesigned buffet service areas, …

December 2, 2019

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Golden Corral Plans New Restaurant Design

by Katie Lee September 18, 2017

Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral, the nation’s largest grill-buffet chain, plans a major redesign of its restaurants. The first new building prototype, called Gateway, is under construction in Greensboro, N.C., and will open later this year. The Gateway design is intended to allow Golden Corral to provide an enhanced experience for its guests, as well as a more efficient operating platform for its operators.

September 18, 2017