Golden Corral Buffet and Grill Franchise News

2012 Summer Camp for children of wounded or disabled Military families





RALEIGH, N.C., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Corral proudly announces the expansion of their summer camp for children of wounded or disabled military families.  In the summer of 2012, Golden Corral will send 1,800 children from military families to a week-long camp free of charge (parents are only responsible for transportation to and from camp).
Camp Corral builds on Golden Corral's commitment to honoring our disabled American veterans and their families. For the last 11 years, Golden Corral has supported America's veterans with their "Military Appreciation Monday" event.  This event has raised over $6,100,000 for the Disabled American Veterans state and local chapters, and served over 3 million veterans a free "thank you" meal...

Non-stop river of flowing Chocolate for our guests enjoyment
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Corral is once again adding variety and enjoyment for its' guests by introducing an exciting new addition to their Brass Bell Bakery© - The Chocolate Wonderfall. The Chocolate Wonderfall is a multi-tiered chocolate flowing fountain surrounded by a variety of fresh fruit and bakery goods that can be dipped by the guest under the flowing chocolate.
At the Chocolate Wonderfall station guests will discover an array of products on display where they can help themselves by skewering and dipping their selections into the chocolate fountain. Some of the endless dipping selections include:

Sweet Pineapple Chunks
Delicious Red, Whole Strawberries
Delicate Slices of Fresh Apples
Fluffy Large Marshmallows
Delightful Coconut Macaroons
Rice Krispies Treats

"We are constantly challenging ourselves to deliver more menu options and even higher value to our guests...

Company expects to lower electricity costs by as much as $252,000 annually May 17, 2011 // Franchising.com // Wilmington, N.C. – Efficient Energy America, Inc. (E2America) today announced that Platinum Corral, a multi-state franchise operator of Golden Corral Buffet-Grill restaurants, has signed an agreement to install E2America's intelligent HVAC control system in all 30 of its stores. E2America's automated, self-refining, wireless, retrofit system allows Platinum Corral to reduce both gas and electricity costs, usage and carbon emissions. As the company installs the E2America technology in all of its locations, Platinum Corral expects to lower its electricity costs by as much as $252,000 annually.

Typically, HVAC systems account for a large portion – in many cases, more than 50 percent – of the total energy used by commercial buildings...

Local Restaurant Prepares To Conclude Three-Month Social Media Promotion CARY, NC /24-7PressRelease/ -- Billy Sewell, president and CEO of Platinum Corral (http://www.platinumcorral.com), a multi-unit franchise operator of Golden Corral Grill/Buffet Restaurants, has announced that members of the Golden Corral Cary team delivered a 16GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad to Marcie Barnes, business systems analyst at SAS and Golden Corral Cary customer, as the culmination of the restaurant's three-month social media contest. The contest, which kicked off May 12, was centered on the use of the location-based social media sites Foursquare (http://www.foursquare.com), Triangle specific Tri-Out (http://www.trioutnc.com) and Gowalla (http://www.gowalla.com). Aimed at increasing new and repeat business to the Cary location, the contest offered prizes to those who used the services to "check-in" at the restaurant most often, as well as the opportunity to win a 16GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad...

July 18, 2008 // Franchising.com // Raleigh, N.C. - Two prestigious North Carolina restaurant industry awards were given to franchisees of Raleigh-based Golden Corral Buffet and Grill chain.

Billy Sewell was named North Carolina Restaurateur of the Year by the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), and David Gronewoller was named Chairman of the Board of that organization.

Mr. Sewell began his company, Platinum Corral, in 1996 with the purchase of two
Golden Corral restaurants. He now owns 22 restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio, employing more than 1,500, with combined annual sales topping $70 million.

Mr. Sewell said, "My career with Golden Corral has given me the opportunity to help many others besides our employees and our guests...

ST. GEORGE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The premier buffet restaurant concept, Golden Corral, is touting a significant advancement in business intelligence resulting from the introduction of Steton's software. Golden Corral executives now have access to intelligent data that is driving improved operational execution and elevated brand protection.

Senior Vice President of Franchising for Golden Corral, Bob McDevitt, stated, "The ability for us to anticipate and solve food quality, customer service problems, and food safety has dramatically improved. We had plenty of data... we just didn't have any information. And the fact that we were able to implement a solution at a cost much lower than we anticipated has made the investment that much more valuable...