What is the role of RBS WorldPay in the Golden Corral system?
Golden_Corral Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We do not require you to purchase any goods or services from Golden Corral or from suppliers designated by Golden Corral, except for: (1) one or more independent foodservice distributors we designate as the primary distributor of food and supplies to Golden Corral restaurants; (2) one or more fountain beverage and/or packaged beverage suppliers that we
designate (we currently designate Coke and Dr. Pepper products); (3) processing of Golden Corral Gift Card transactions, for which you must use RBS WorldPay (and/or such other processor as Golden Corral may designate in the future), (4) a point-of-sale software system that we designate, which currently is Qu, Inc. or such other system provider that we select, (5) a point-of-sale hardware equipment supplier, which currently is Qu, Inc. and/or such other supplier that we select, (6) a back of house (BOH) management software solution that we designate, which currently is Decision Logic and/or such other solution that we select, and (7) a cybersecure network/internet infrastructure solution that we designate, which currently is AT&T and/or such other solution that we select.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 25–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Golden Corral's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use RBS WorldPay (or another processor designated by Golden Corral in the future) for processing Golden Corral Gift Card transactions. This means that if a Golden Corral franchisee accepts gift cards, they must use RBS WorldPay to handle those transactions.
This requirement ensures that Golden Corral can maintain control over its gift card program and standardize the processing of these transactions across all franchise locations. By mandating a specific processor, Golden Corral can also potentially negotiate better rates or terms for its franchisees than they might be able to obtain individually.
For a prospective franchisee, this means they will not have the freedom to choose their own payment processor for gift card transactions and must factor in any fees or costs associated with using RBS WorldPay. It is important for potential franchisees to understand the terms and conditions of using RBS WorldPay and how it will impact their overall operating costs.