Golden Corral may have closed several locations over the past few months in Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio and Texas, but according to the company they're still planning on expanding.
Officials for Golden Corral confirmed to USA TODAY that there are six new restaurants in development and that it's possible those previously closed locations could re-open with new franchise owners.
"With six locations currently in development and continued expansion in Puerto Rico, we are committed to working in lockstep with our franchisees to expand access to Golden Corral for new guests and communities," Golden Corral CEO Lance Trenary said to PR Newswire. "As we continue to expand into these new markets and beyond, we remain focused on delivering the unmatched
variety and exceptional value that our guests know and love, while investing in existing restaurant remodels, conversions, and other new development formats that create a strong foundation from which our franchisees can grow their businesses."
While Golden Corral is based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, the company plans to expand further in 2027 with two locations already under construction in Knoxville, Tennessee and Kissimmee, Florida. There are also four more in pre-construction in Texas, Puerto Rico, Alabama and Florida.
"We believe that Golden Corral's strongest growth opportunities are still ahead of us," continued Trenary. "By supporting our great franchisees, investing in smart development strategies, and staying true to the value our guests expect, we're building a brand well-positioned to thrive for years to come."
Is Golden Corral in Arizona?
Yes, there are seven Golden Corral locations in Arizona:
- Gilbert: 1318 N. Cooper Road.
- Glendale: 5679 W. Northern Ave.
- Goodyear: 420 N. Dysart Road.
- Prescott: 1901 E. State Route 69.
- Tucson: 4380 E. 22nd Street
- Tucson: 6865 N. Thornydale Road.
- Yuma: 590 E. 16th Street.
Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix.
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