https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/golden-corral-franchises-are-closing-across-the-usContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/golden-corral-franchises-are-closing-across-the-ushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/golden-corral-franchises-are-closing-across-the-us#u137860Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:31:19 +0000Golden Corral has shut seven restaurants across seven states over the last nine months, citing lease issues and rising costs. While the company insists the all-you-can-eat chain is booming, recent closures include the only location in the Lehigh Valley, which operators stated was no longer financially possible. To offset these shutdowns, the company plans to open six new locations through 2027. The closures have sparked inquiries regarding the chain's stability in states such as Michigan.Why it mattersThe buffet model faces pressure from increasing operational expenses and real estate cos