What was the median gross sales for Golden Corral restaurants in 2024?

According to Golden Corral's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the median gross sales for franchised GC-11M restaurants in 2024 was $4,202,787. For GC-11S restaurants, the median gross sales was $3,602,786. These figures represent the sales before sales taxes for restaurants included in Table 1 of Item 19.

It is important to note that these figures are based on historical financial information from existing Golden Corral franchise locations with GC-11M and GC-11S building designs. The FDD specifically excludes restaurants with other building designs in this calculation. The document also states that individual results may vary due to factors such as location, accuracy of financial reporting from franchisees, local demographics, economic conditions, weather, menu mix, competition, seasonal factors, and the effectiveness of the restaurant's management team.

Prospective franchisees should consider these median sales figures as benchmarks, but recognize that their own restaurant's performance could differ significantly. Golden Corral recommends that franchisees conduct their own independent investigation and consult with financial and legal advisors to determine the potential profitability of the franchise. The FDD also emphasizes that Golden Corral does not guarantee that a franchisee will achieve similar sales levels.

Furthermore, the FDD provides additional financial performance representations, including average gross sales, operating costs, and operating income. Reviewing these figures in conjunction with the median gross sales can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the potential financial performance of a Golden Corral franchise. Franchisees should also pay close attention to the explanatory notes accompanying the financial tables, as they provide important context and definitions for the data presented.