Answer Man: Golden Corral coming to Asheville later this year

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Golden-CorralFrom the Asheville Citizen-Times John Boyle aka The Answer Man:

Golden Corral is indeed coming to Asheville, but not to the old Ryan’s.

“We’re still negotiating on a site, but it’s not a Ryan’s location,” said Dave Gronewoller, the Golden Corral franchisee for the Carolinas and southern Florida. “We hope to have it open by the end of the year, if we can get it up and running that quick.”

Gronewoller said he could not divulge the location but that it would be in the city of Asheville. They plan to build a 12,500-square-foot restaurant that would employ between 150 and 170 workers.

“We’ve been working on finding a place in Asheville for six years,” Gronewoller said. “The biggest problem is finding enough land to develop. And we wanted to make sure we were in just the right spot.”

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  1. Joanne October 14, 2015

    I love love Golden Corral. I’ll be a frequent customer if they come to Asheville. Great food for an amazing price. Hurry up Golden Corral, can’t wait

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  2. Scott July 9, 2013

    From USA TODAY

    Golden Corral accused of unsanitary practices

    Video and photos online show food near dumpsters, a kitchen overflowing with garbage.

    http://usat.ly/16n389k

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  3. Mark February 26, 2013

    Can’t wait to stick my face under the Chocolate Fountain.

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  4. ashevillain February 26, 2013

    Great. A complete shit restaurant is opening up.

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  5. Nate February 26, 2013

    Really, Golden Corral counts as a “steakhouse”?

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    1. weavervilleman October 15, 2015

      yes, since they have burgers and steak.

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  6. Harry Sax February 25, 2013

    Awesome. I’m gonna schedule my lobotomy for the day of the grand opening!

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  7. Zep February 25, 2013

    golden corral is gross….

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  8. Jeremy February 25, 2013

    Word is its coming to Weaverville.

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    1. weavervilleman July 5, 2014

      that rumor has been going around since Walmart and Northridge Commons came to town, its NOT coming to Weaverville..

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