Golden Corral

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Founded

1973

Started franchising

1987

Sub industry
Other Food

Golden Corral is a buffet-style restaurant franchise that offers a wide variety of all-you-can-eat dishes, including grilled meats, seafood, salads, and desserts, providing a diverse dining experience with something for everyone.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Initial investment

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$3,534,000
 - 
$9,213,000

Initial franchise fee

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$50,000

Royalty fee

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4.00%

Advertising fee

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2% to 6%

Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Franchised units

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364

+
-12%
(
-48
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-12%
(
-48
)

vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

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4

Total units

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368

UNITS

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Franchised units
Company-owned units
Total units

2023

364

4

368

355

4

359

412

8

420

PROFITABILITY

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Golden Corral
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Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Sales : Investment ratio

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Undisclosed

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Investment Payback

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Undisclosed

n.a.

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Units
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Initial fee
Investment
Revenue (AUV)
Gross Profit

364

+
-12%
-12%
No growth

$50,000

$3,534,000

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$9,213,000

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Home based franchise

Passive investment opportunity

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