Sixteen of the buffet restaurants have been permanently shuttered, according to a statement from the company, while two that were temporarily closed are expected to be reopened. ... Golden Corral initially closed all 35 company-operated restaurants in the 490-store chain.

Is Golden Corral shutting down for good?

The brand's second-largest franchisee just filed for bankruptcy and shuttered over half its locations. Few industries have been hit as hard by COVID as the restaurant business. ... One of buffet chain Golden Corral's biggest franchisees is now closing more than half of its restaurants following a recent bankruptcy filing.

Will the Golden Corral ever reopen?

"This has put a toll on finances and we can no longer stay open. This is temporary. Until COVID is gone and restrictions are lifted we do not plan on opening back up.