Golden Corral’s largest franchisee also filed for bankruptcy amid COVID. … In October, Restaurant Business reported that Golden Corral’s largest franchisee, 1069 Restaurant Group, had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and only six of its 33 Golden Corral restaurants remained open.
Is Golden Corral closing down permanently?
Sixteen of the buffet restaurants have been permanently shuttered, according to a statement from the company, while two that were temporarily closed are expected to be reopened. … Golden Corral initially closed all 35 company-operated restaurants in the 490-store chain.
Will Golden Corral ever reopen?
“This has put a toll on finances and we can no longer stay open. This is temporary. Until COVID is gone and restrictions are lifted we do not plan on opening back up.
How many Golden Corral locations are there 2021?
There are 393 Golden Corral locations in the United States as of November 14, 2021.
Is Applebee’s closing?
Applebee’s. … Applebee’s said it would close 15 restaurants during the final quarter of 2020 after having closed 20 stores for good the previous few months. Applebee’s troubles go back years. It closed nearly 100 stores for good in 2017 and dozens more in 2018.
What happened Old Country Buffet?
As of May 2021, Old Country Buffet website is down. The parent company Fresh Acquisitions, LLC and Buffets LLC have filed bankruptcy again making the chain non existent. At one time, there were more than 350 Old Country Buffet restaurants, primarily in the midwest.
Is Golden Corral open on Easter?
Golden Corral restaurants will be open nationwide on Easter Sunday, April 21, hours vary by location. Guests dining in at Golden Corral on Easter can enjoy a new menu item, slow-smoked sirloin and ham plus more than 150 items on the endless dinner buffet.
Do you have to wear a mask at Golden Corral?
Golden Corral is now requiring its dine-in guests to wear a mask while they stand in the buffet line. Customers are also required to put on a pair of Golden Corral’s disposable gloves as an added safety precaution as they select their food from the buffet line.
Who owns Golden Corral?
Golden Corral is now requiring its dine-in guests to wear a mask while they stand in the buffet line. Customers are also required to put on a pair of Golden Corral’s disposable gloves as an added safety precaution as they select their food from the buffet line.