Where are Tiers 1 and 2 of the Golden Corral training program conducted?
Golden_Corral Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note: Tier 1 (4 weeks) and Tier 2 (4 weeks) are mandatory programs held at Golden Corral Certified Training Restaurants located throughout the country. The Manager in Training program runs continuously.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 32–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Golden Corral's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, both Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the initial training program are conducted at Golden Corral Certified Training Restaurants located throughout the country. These are mandatory programs, each lasting four weeks.
Tier 1 in-store training involves a total of 250 hours of on-the-job training. Tier 2 includes 13.5 hours of classroom training and 239 hours of on-the-job training.
This means that prospective Golden Corral franchisees and their managers will need to travel to and stay near a certified training restaurant for the duration of the 8-week training period. Franchisees should factor in the costs of transportation, lodging, meals, and wages for their managers during this time, as these expenses are their responsibility. The FDD also mentions that the General Manager may be required to attend a General Manager class at the Golden Corral Training Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.