These Popular Fast-Food Chains May Be Closing Their Doors for Good

Golden Corral

This all-you-can-eat buffet and grill was founded in 1973 and currently has 42 locations in the U.S. However, facing hard times during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gold Corral was forced to close 35 of its locations and furlough 2,290 employees. CEO Lance Trenary said, "It is truly an emotional and challenging time for our country. The realities of the current situation have forced us to make difficult decisions."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.