Golden Corral

Golden Corral Corporation is a private American restaurant franchising company founded in 1973. It started as a family steakhouse in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and evolved into a buffet-style restaurant chain in the 1980s. The company operates nearly 500 restaurants across the United States, with a mix of company-owned and franchised locations. Known for its large buffet and grill concept, Golden Corral offers a wide variety of food items, including signature favorites like fried chicken, made-from-scratch bakery items, and a salad bar. The all-you-can-eat dining experience appeals to families and value-conscious diners. The company emphasizes community engagement, supporting military families and veterans, and operates programs to assist employees in need. Golden Corral is dedicated to providing a family-friendly atmosphere and maintaining quality in its food offerings.

Restaurants Raleigh, United States Founded 1973 ~832 employees

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Employees
832
+0.2% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.9M
Revenue ~$1.6B
12-month attrition
3.1%
Tech: 0%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Golden Corral went from 834 employees in Jul 2023 to 832 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 6 people joined, 5 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

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Headcount by department

Other743
Operations31
Sales15
Finance13
Marketing13
Success11
HR3
Engineering3

Salaries at Golden Corral

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5 salary profiles in the US

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How many employees does Golden Corral have?

Golden Corral has about 832 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Golden Corral's revenue per employee?

Golden Corral makes about $1.92M in revenue per employee, based on $1.6B annual revenue and 832 employees.

How much does Golden Corral pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for Golden Corral in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Golden Corral salaries page. See Golden Corral salaries

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