The former Largo Golden Corral was demolished in April for a new Chick-fil-A. Golden Corral is currently planning a new restaurant in Largo.
Founded in 1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Golden Corral began as a budget-friendly steakhouse before shifting to the buffet format that became its signature. The chain now has nearly 350 restaurants nationwide, most of them independently franchised.
Golden Corral’s buffet includes more than 150 items, ranging from sirloin steak, salad bar selections and carving stations to pot roast, pulled pork, fried chicken, baked potatoes and its warm yeast rolls with honey butter.
The company has recently said it is looking to expand through smaller restaurants in nontraditional settings, including travel plazas, airports and college campuses. It has also identified former sites of restaurant chains such as Red Lobster and TGI Fridays as potential conversion opportunities.