Golden Corral Restaurants Salute America`s Heroes with Free Dinner on Military Appreciation Monday

Sinise, Derek and Collective Soul Help Salute Our Nation`s Heroes
RALEIGH, N.C.--(Business Wire)--
On Monday, Nov. 16, Golden Corral will thank thousands of active-duty and former
United States Military personnel for their service with a free dinner buffet and
beverage, while raising donations for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). A
tradition started nine years ago to celebrate our nation`s heroes, Golden
Corral`s Military Appreciation Monday has served more than two million
complimentary meals to military personnel and generated nearly $3.3 million in
contributions for state and local DAV chapters.

"We have 45,000 employees in 485 restaurants nationwide who are very passionate
about supporting our military service men and women, and look forward to
supporting Military Appreciation Monday annually," said Ted Fowler, president
and chief executive officer of Golden Corral. "While the current economy is
challenging, we remain committed to recognizing the military through this
program and look forward to reaching 2.5 million meals served and $4 million
raised this year."

Golden Corral has enlisted Gary Sinise, celebrated actor/director, Bo Derek, pop
icon and actress, and Collective Soul, the platinum award-winning band, to
record public service announcements for Military Appreciation Monday. Sinise,
Derek and Collective Soul are all actively involved in supporting active-duty
and retired military personnel through a variety of organizations and
initiatives including tours to military installations overseas.

"This is the fifth year I`ve had the pleasure to partner with Golden Corral in
supporting our troops, past and present, through Military Appreciation Monday,"
said Sinise. "The number of meals given away and amount of money donated in the
past eight years really distinguishes Golden Corral`s commitment to the
military. I`m proud and happy to help raise awareness for Golden Corral`s
Military Appreciation Monday."

Golden Corral will serve free dinner buffets with beverage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
on Nov. 16 to any person who is or has served in a United States Military
branch, including the National Guard and Reserves - identification is not
required. State and local DAV representatives will be on-site at all Golden
Corral locations coordinating the collection of donations from customers. While
only current and former military qualify for the free meal, everyone is
encouraged to come out and show support for our veterans. For more information
on Military Appreciation Monday, please visit
http://www.goldencorral.com/military/ or become a fan on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/GCMilitaryAppreciation?ref=nf.

Disabled Veteran Americans (DAV)

The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization
founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this
nation`s disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a single purpose--building better
lives for our nation`s disabled veterans and their families. For more
information, visit the organization`s Web site at www.dav.org.

Golden Corral Corporation

Founded in 1973, privately held Golden Corral Corp. is headquartered in Raleigh,
N.C. Theodore M. Fowler Jr. serves as its president and chief executive officer.
Golden Corral currently has 485 restaurants in 41 states. The company`s vision
is to be the leader in the family restaurant segment by making pleasurable
dining affordable for every guest, at every restaurant, every day. Golden Corral
restaurants nationwide have long been strong supporters of the U.S. Military and
the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Golden Corral helped raise more than
$736,000 for the DAV in 2008 as part of its annual "Military Appreciation
Monday" initiative. For more information on Golden Corral, visit
www.goldencorral.com.

Media Note:High-resolution photographs and video footage available upon request

Media Contacts:
for Golden Corral Corporation
Stephanie Carl, 404-739-0176
Cell: 443-527-0503
stephanie.carl@fleishman.com
or
Erin Collins, 404-739-0160
Cell: 404-713-6031
erin.collins@fleishman.com

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