LANCE TRENARY
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Lance Trenary began his restaurant career in his father’s restaurant at a young age, where he learned the value of guests and the people who serve them. Lance joined Golden Corral in 1986 as Partner Manager. After deciding to pursue a multiunit career with Golden Corral, he quickly rose through the system, holding leadership roles of increasing responsibility. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2015, leading America’s largest buffet and grill concept and becoming only the third person to hold this position in the brand’s 49-year history. This year marks Lance’s 36th year with Golden Corral.
Lance’s industry leadership includes his current role as Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Restaurant Association, as well as serving as a Trustee for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Lance also serves on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association and is a former Chair (2016). He has chaired the Restaurant Industry Executive Council and served as a WFF CEO Advisory Council member.
Lance was the 2022 recipient of the highest honor in the restaurant industry, the IFMA Gold and Silver Plate Awards. In 2019, Lance was named the Restaurateur of the Year by NCRLA and was a past recipient of the Griff and June Glover Award for Distinguished Service. In addition, Lance was the recipient of the 2019 Chairman’s Award for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and was the National Restaurant Association’s 2020 Chairman’s Award recipient for outstanding leadership and contributions to the industry. He has also been named to the Society of Fellows of the Culinary Institute of America.
Committed to giving back, Lance served as a founding board member for Camp Corral, a summer camp for children of wounded or fallen military service members, and chaired the board in 2019. Lance also serves on the Founder’s Circle Advisory Board for Project Healing Waters, which is dedicated to physically and emotionally rehabilitating wounded or disabled military service personnel. He was honored by that organization with the Patriot Award for a lifelong commitment to our military veterans. In addition, he is a passionate supporter of ProStart for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. He contributes time and resources to help young people explore career opportunities in the industry he loves. He makes supporting the development of the future leaders of the restaurant industry a personal priority.
Lance and his wife of 37 years, Paulette, have two adult daughters, Elizabeth and Ally-Catherine.
JIM LAVERTY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Jim has been part of the Golden Corral family for over 41 years. In 2014, Jim was appointed Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration of Golden Corral and GC Cares. In his current role as the Chief Financial Officer of Golden Corral Corporation, Jim directs the Accounting and IT Departments and is responsible for the protection of the financial assets of the company, coordination of the company’s budget, financial forecasting for the strategic plan and maintaining the company’s records.
Jim graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Penn State University in 1979.
He is an avid golfer and sports enthusiasts as well as an active member of his church family. Making their home in Cary, NC, Jim and his wife enjoy spending time with their children and their spouses as well as their grandchildren.
SHELLEY WOLFORD
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Shelley Wolford has worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 years. She joined the extended leadership team at Golden Corral Corporation ten years ago, first as Vice President of National Marketing for six years, before moving into a senior leadership role as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Communications. This year, Shelley’s role expanded to Chief People Officer, which includes leadership responsibility for Human Resources, while retaining her strategy and communications responsibilities.
Shelley also dedicates time to advancing meaningful industry causes through her roles as Foundation Board Vice Chair for the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, Advisory Board member for the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, and Advisory Council member for the Global Foodservice Hospitality Exchange. In addition, she was recently appointed to the North Carolina Education and Workforce Innovation Commission to join educators and community leaders to ensure that the state has an effective and efficient workforce development system that meets the current and future needs of workers and businesses.
Shelley received her B.S. in Hotel and Food Administration from Boston University and an MBA from Georgetown University. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband Denny and their dog Nutmeg.
PAUL “SKIP” HANKE
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Skip Hanke joined Golden Corral Corporation as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) in 2021. Skip is responsible for Golden Corral’s National Marketing, Advertising, and Media Plan, as well as its Local Store Marketing and Off-Premise Business. As CMO, Skip is also responsible for Food & Beverage / Culinary Innovation, Guest Insights, and Purchasing.
As a 4th Generation U.S.Navy Veteran, Skip achieved the rank of Lieutenant as a United States Naval Officer.
Skip holds both a BA in Economics with distinction from Duke University (cum laude) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. An avid golfer and sports fan, he lives in Cary, North Carolina.
DAVID CONKLIN
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
David Conklin has worked in the hospitality industry for over 22 years. He joined the Golden Corral Senior Leadership Team 8 years ago, first as the Senior Vice President of Development before being promoted to Chief Development Officer. David leads our efforts for Company Growth and Brand Expansion, Innovation and Remodels. He is responsible for Franchise Development, Real Estate, Construction and Coastal Equipment – Golden Corral’s equipment company. He also dedicates time to the expansion of the hospitality industry and increasing visibility of the industry as a career path by supporting the East Carolina University School of Hospitality Leadership as an Advisory Board Member.
David received his both his B.A. in Legal Studies, and J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He lives in the Raleigh, North Carolina area with his family.
CHAPPELL PHILLIPS
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY
Chappell Phillips is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Golden Corral Corporation, leading the company’s Legal Department and overseeing all legal aspects of key strategic activities. He has been a member of the Senior Leadership Team since 2017, first as Senior Vice President before being promoted to Executive Vice President in 2021. He has also served as an officer of GC Cares since its inception in 2017. Prior to joining Golden Corral in 2013 as Assistant General Counsel, Chappell spent 18 years practicing in-house at various companies, including 11 years with Kimball International, a global manufacturer based in Indiana.
Chappell enjoys actively advocating for the interests of the restaurant industry as a member of the Board of Directors of the Restaurant Law Center, serving as Chairman from 2020 through 2022.
A native Tar Heel, Chappell received a BA in Latin American Studies and JD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chappell is licensed to practice law in North Carolina. He and his wife Elaine live in Hillsborough, NC and have seven children and a dog Luna. Outside of work he enjoys time with family and church friends, playing pickleball, tennis, and basketball, and attending UNC basketball games.
FAQs
How much is Golden Corral Massachusetts? ›
Golden Corral breakfast price is: $8.69. The price for Golden Corral lunch buffet is: $9.95 per adult. Dinner begins at 4 pm any day of the week. You will be charged the amount of $11.99 as well as $2.19 for the beverages.
Where is the barcode on a Golden Corral receipt? ›If you order online or through the Golden Corral app, while logged into your rewards account, you will automatically receive points from that purchase. For dine-in purchases, scan the QR code at the bottom of your receipt through the “Earn Points” Page.
Does Golden Corral have military discount? ›Golden Corral offers a legendary, endless buffet with a variety of delicious familiar favorites and new menu offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Depending on location you can save 10-20 percent off your buffet meal with your military ID.
Who owns Golden Corral? › Should you tip at Golden Corral? ›Tip before being served. Don't tip if they make it hard to. Just eat tacos! As an example Golden Corral one of those gorge-yourself places charges you before setting you lose into the pasture.
What are the barcodes on receipts? ›When you receive a receipt from a purchase made at any kind of store, you might find a UPC barcode. The UPC, which stands of Universal Product Code, is a type of barcode used across the world for tracking items in stores. The UPC data standard is maintained by GS1, an international standards organization.
How do buffets make profit? ›Buffets often put cheaper, or more filling carbs towards the beginning of the line. Riggs: They would have a lot more menu items that had good profit margins on them. Then all of the sides and the carbs came before the entree so that by the time you got your entree, your plate was full.
What state has the most Golden Corral's? ›The state with the most number of Golden Corral locations in the US is Texas, with 55 locations, which is 13% of all Golden Corral locations in America.
Who is the CEO of Golden Corral? ›Lance Trenary serves as the CEO / President of Golden Corral. David Conklin serves as the Senior Vice President of Development of Golden Corral Corporation.
Is Golden Corral closing for good in Florida? ›The National Restaurant Association says approximately three million people are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now the Central Florida franchise owner of Golden Corral is announcing more restaurants will close for good.
Is Golden Corral giving a free meal to veterans? ›
Golden Corral is hosting their Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 5pm to close. This includes a free “thank you” meal when dining in. Visit the Golden Corral website for details.
Does McDonald's have a veterans discount? ›McDonalds Discounts
Currently this merchant does not offer an active military discount.
Cracker Barrel is a homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store. Depending on the restaurant, you can get between 20-30 percent off with your military ID. This includes any of the items in the store as well as their yummy hometown cooking.
What steak does Golden Corral use? ›Our tender, juicy USDA Signature Sirloin Steaks are cooked to order every night of the week. Enjoy a perfectly grilled steak, just how you like it, along with all the salads, sides and buffet favorites you love at Golden Corral.
How much does a Golden Corral franchise owner make? ›Golden Corral Salary FAQs
The average salary for a Franchise Owner is $62,854 per year in United States, which is 49% lower than the average Golden Corral salary of $124,000 per year for this job.
Branson's Golden Corral Buffet is the largest in the world, with a seating capacity of over 650.
How much do you tip a buffet waitress? ›Sit-down restaurants and buffets
Tip somewhere between 15 to 20 percent for sit-down meal. Buffets can be less — about 10 percent.
Tipping based on the buffet's services
The 10-percent or $1-$2 tip rule applies to typical buffets in which the server brings drinks to the table and takes used plates away. If the buffet has a self-serve beverage station, a $1 tip is appropriate, unless the server provides exceptional service.
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Hours.
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Saturday | 07:30 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Sunday | 07:30 AM - 08:00 PM |
Does a barcode number tell you where a product was made? ANSWER: No, a barcode does not tell you where an item was manufactured. The number tells you what the item is, who owns the item and which GS1 office licensed the number.
How much does a barcode cost? ›
| Number of items needing a barcode/GTIN** | Initial fee | Annual renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $750 | $150 |
| 1,000 | $2,500 | $500 |
| 10,000 | $6,500 | $1,300 |
| 100,000 | $10,500 | $2,100 |
Are barcodes unique to each item? Stores need individual barcodes for each product, not each individual item.
How much do you have to eat at a buffet to get your money's worth? ›The average customer will consume about $2.50 worth of food. If you consider that the average homestyle buffet will cost you about $13.00 that means you're going to need to eat a little more than five times what you might normally consume.
Where do restaurants make their money? ›Like all businesses, restaurants make money by selling more in product than they spend. This requires keeping prices high enough to more than cover the cost of goods sold and labor costs. Together they make up a restaurant's prime cost which gives you a figure to target when optimizing profit.
Who owns Waffle House? ›Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner were living in Avondale Estates, GA, when they decided to open a 24-hour, sit-down restaurant for their friends and neighbors, focused on people on both sides of the counter. That first restaurant opened the door to create the Waffle House brand that you see today.
Who founded Golden Corral? ›Golden Corral
Where is Golden Corral headquarters? › When was the first Golden Corral opened? › How many Golden Corral locations are there 2021? ›According to a brand representative, Golden Corral currently operates 305 restaurants, down from 490 it was operating prior to 2020.
Is Golden Corral publicly traded? ›In addition to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Golden Corral restaurants have been operated in small portions of Pennsylvania and West Virginia during the last five years. Incorporated in the state of Ohio in 1947, the Company's stock has been publicly traded since 1960. Today it trades on the NYSE Amex market.
Is there a Golden Corral in Maine? ›
Take any buffet you've ever been to and expand it a thousand times. THAT'S a Golden Corral Buffet and Grill. Maine doesn't have one, but there is one in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Is there a Golden Corral in Reno? ›In the announcement on Monday, they said Reno is the perfect place for their franchise expansion. Golden Corral has 491 locations in 41 states as of August 2019. They say they are the nation's largest grill buffet chain and Reno will be the third location in Nevada.
How do I use a barcode on my computer? ›Use an Android Phone as PC Barcode Scanner - YouTube
How do I install a barcode on my computer? ›- Download Barcode to PC server.
- Install and start the server on your computer.
- Install the app on your smartphone and open it.
- Now the app should connect automatically to the server, if nothing happens follow the instructions on screen.
It's now even easier to enjoy your comfort food favorites with the Golden Corral App. Find directions to the nearest Golden Corral restaurant, browse the menu, place your curbside to go order, and earn rewards all in one place.
How many receipts can you scan on Taco Bell app? ›PROBLEM SCANNING A PURCHASE RECEIPT (IT SAYS "THE SCAN LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED”) OR TO ADD POINTS ON YOUR PURCHASES. For security reasons, we limit the maximum number of scans / records to a total of 2 times every 24 hours.
Can I use my phone as a barcode scanner for my PC? ›About. The XConnected PC Barcode reader is an android application to emulate a wireless barcode reader for your computer, using your device's camera. It can fill any purpose for which you would need a real barcode reader.
How do you scan a barcode with a smartphone? ›- Open your Android device's camera app.
- Move your camera so the QR code is in the frame. ...
- Open Lens and move your camera so the QR code is in the frame.
- The QR code's URL will appear over it.