Golden Corral in the News
Golden Corral in the News
The Golden Corral brand has stayed top of mind through its recent appearances across various media outlets.
Here is an overview of the recent buzz Golden Corral has generated in the news:
All-you-can-eat buffets are making a major comeback
According to IBISWorld, an industry market research company, buffets were a $5.5 billion industry in 2022 — up 9% from 2021.
Could a Golden Corral open in State College? Here’s what a company official had to say
Centre County residents who have long wanted Golden Corral to open locally may see their wish come true.
Golden Corral has the best ‘home and family’ atmosphere in the buffet business: Lance Trenary
Golden Corral CEO Lance Trenary joined ‘Cavuto: Coast to Coast’ to discuss the recent Placer.ai report indicating that buffet restaurants are up 125% from 2021.
Are All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants Like Golden Corral Making a Comeback?
All-you-can-eat buffets are back in a huge way post-pandemic, making them a more affordable option than a regular restaurant.
All-you-can-eat buffet restaurants are back
In March, visits to three leading buffets — Golden Corral, Cicis, and Pizza Ranch — were up 125% from January of 2021, according to data from Placer.ai, which tracks foot traffic at restaurants and stores.
As Food Prices Climb, Americans Are Flocking to This Restaurant
Three years later, the buffet concept is rebounding back quickly. While the total dollars being spent at buffets are still lower than the $7.95 billion brought in pre-pandemic, it has grown steadily from between 2021 and 2022.
Buffet Restaurants: Filling Up on Foot Traffic
For some time, traffic to the dining industry has been impacted by inflationary pressures on consumer spending. Various restaurant categories have seen a decline in visits, and yet, some chains – and formats like “eatertainment” – are weathering the storm.
Golden Corral is proving why the buffet isn’t dead in a post-pandemic world
From double-digit same-store sales growth over 2019 levels, to catching up with technology and opening a new offshoot concept, Golden Corral is busy these days.
From Father to Sons: Building a business for the next generation
Since we last visited with Dave Gronewoller in 2014, he’s been busy adding more Golden Corral locations, has formed two new businesses, and has had the privilege of opening the first of Golden Corral’s new prototypes.
Golden Corral Serves Up Franchise Incentive to Spur Growth
Golden Corral stands uniquely ready to thrive with an inflation-busting franchise development incentive serving up loads of opportunities for owners of the beloved legacy brand.

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