Golden Corral, founded in 1973, is a chain of family-style restaurants that offers a variety of dining options. Its restaurants food choices include carved meat, pasta dishes, pizzas and vegetables. The chain s restaurants also feature macaroni, breaded shrimp, barbecue pork, mashed potatoes, steak burgers and buttered noodles. Golden Corral s Brass Bell Bakery and Dessert Caf serve fresh-baked goods and desserts, such as yeast rolls, cookies and fudge brownies. Its restaurants can accommodate more than 280 people. The chain s restaurants additionally provide a selection of grilled products for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its restaurants also offer private meeting rooms for customers. Golden Corral owns and operates more than 480 company-owned and franchised restaurants in over 35 U.S. states. In addition, the chain provides franchise options and conducts an operating partner program.