Who are the potential suppliers for furniture and equipment for a Golden Corral restaurant?
Golden_Corral Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| GC-11M | GC-11S Conversion | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture and | $1,030,000 to | $655,000 to $530,550 to | As arranged As arranged | Coastal and/or |
| Equipment 5/ | $1,335,180 | $930,210 $930,210 | third-party Vendors |
- 5/ You will need tables, chairs, and booths for seating approximately 278 to 300 customers for a GC-11S Restaurant and 380 to 400 customers for a GC-11M Restaurant. You also must purchase the manager's office furniture, back office computer equipment, kitchen equipment, small wares/utensils, grills, exhaust equipment with a fire suppression system, refrigeration, fire prevention equipment, and equipment for food bars. You must submit a list identifying the vendor(s) which are to supply furniture, fixtures and equipment to the Restaurant. Unless you purchase from Coastal, you will need to arrange the payment method and schedule with the vendors.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Golden Corral's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees can purchase furniture and equipment from Coastal and/or third-party vendors. The FDD states that franchisees must submit a list identifying the vendors that will supply furniture, fixtures, and equipment to the Restaurant. Unless franchisees purchase from Coastal, they will need to arrange the payment method and schedule with the vendors.
The estimated initial investment for furniture and equipment varies depending on the restaurant type. For a GC-11M restaurant, the estimated cost ranges from $1,030,000 to $1,335,180. For a GC-11S restaurant, the estimate is $655,000 to $930,210, while for a conversion restaurant, the range is $530,550 to $930,210. These costs are to be arranged with Coastal and/or third-party vendors.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these costs and payment arrangements when planning their initial investment. It is important to note that Golden Corral must approve the vendors. Franchisees should also confirm whether Coastal can supply all required items or if using third-party vendors is necessary. Understanding the payment terms with each vendor is crucial for managing cash flow during the initial setup phase.