Golden Corral
American chain of restaurants
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| 2020 | Chain temporarily closes most locations due to COVID-19 pandemic, with some locations reopening with modified dining services. |
| October 2020 | One of the largest franchise operators files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, planning to cancel at least six out of 33 leases. |
| October 25 2020 | First Puerto Rico location opens in Canovanas. |
| 2018 | Golden Corral raised over $1.8 million for Camp Corral, supporting children of wounded, disabled, or fallen military service members. The camp program serves children aged 8-15 across 24 locations in 19 states. |
| February 2016 | Regan Smith finished 8th at the Daytona 500, qualifying for Golden Corral's 'Kids Eat Free' promotion. |
| July 8 2013 | Golden Corral posted a response video, claiming the food was never served to customers, and that the location's manager had been fired in response to the allegations. |
| July 1 2013 | A YouTube video was uploaded by employee Brandon Huber alleging improper food storage practices at the Port Orange, Florida Golden Corral location, showing prepared and raw food items stored near dumpsters. |
| February 2013 | J. J. Yeley finished 10th at the Daytona 500, activating Golden Corral's 'Kids Eat Free' promotion. |
| 2012 | A norovirus outbreak was linked to a Golden Corral restaurant in Casper, Wyoming, resulting in 344 reported illnesses, including 282 primary cases. 31 food handlers at the restaurant continued working while sick, contributing to the spread of the virus. |
| 2012 | Similar salmonella outbreaks occurred in Wyoming (at a now-closed location) and Orlando, Florida, indicating potential food safety issues at multiple Golden Corral restaurants. |
| October 2011 | Dave Blaney finished 3rd at the fall Talladega race, triggering Golden Corral's 'Kids Eat Free' promotion for top ten finishes. |
| February 2011 | Golden Corral sponsored two drivers for the Daytona 500: Dave Blaney with primary sponsorship for Tommy Baldwin Racing, and Brian Keselowski with associate sponsorship after his surprise qualifying race finish. |
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