The all-you-can-eat buffet is disappearing, and Golden Corral's struggles show why

The Independence, Missouri, restaurant shut its doors on Oct. 4, the latest in a string of closures hitting the chain in 2026 ...

America’s favorite buffet chain just quietly closed another location — and diners are now driving 31 miles for a meal

The Independence, Missouri, restaurant shut its doors on Oct. 4, the latest in a string of closures hitting the chain in 2026 ...