Golden Corral fans in Michigan can continue savoring bottomless meals despite the buffet restaurant chain closing multiple restaurants in 2026.
The Raleigh, North Carolina-based buffet chain closed locations in a half-dozen states this year, though it's also developing six new locations and plans to continue expanding into 2027, Golden Corral told USA TODAY. The chain said many shuttered restaurants could reopen under new franchise owners.
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Michigan is home to five Golden Corral locations, in mid-Michigan and metro Detroit; none have shuttered this year.
Here's what to know about Golden Corral closures.
Has Golden Corral closed any restaurants in Michigan?
No, Golden Corral has not announced any restaurant closures in Michigan in 2026.
Where has Golden Corral closed restaurants?
Golden Corral has closed the following
locations across six states in 2026:
- Canton, Ohio: Closed on Feb. 1 without specifying a reason after serving the community for over 20 years, according to the Canton Repository, part of the USA TODAY Network.
- Alton, Illinois: Closed on April 30 because owners said “the location is no longer able to operate sustainably,” per the Belleville News-Democrat.
- Davenport, Iowa: Closed on July 6 without noting a reason why, according to the Moline Dispatch & Rock Island Argus.
- Boynton Beach, Florida: Closed on July 26, citing the end of the restaurant’s lease and operational shifts, per the Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network.
- Boise, Idaho: Closed in September without publicly citing reasons, according to the Idaho Statesman.
- Brownsville, Texas: Closed on Sept. 14, reported MySanAntonio.com. Citing the franchise owner, the outlet said the location closed due to required renovations and rising costs, including rent.
Where is Golden Corral in Michigan?
Golden Corral has locations in the following Michigan communities:
- Clinton Township
- Flint
- Saginaw
- Taylor
- Westland
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Has Golden Corral closed in Michigan? What we know
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