Local Golden Corral Restaurants Become Smoke-Free

Winston-Salem, NC, December 30, 2005 --(PR.com)-- David E. Gronewoller, President and CEO of GC Partners, Inc., has announced that 11 Golden Corral restaurants in North and South Carolina have enacted a smoke-free policy. The decision to eliminate smoking is a result of requests from customers and provides a more enjoyable dining experience for Golden Corral patrons.

“Golden Corral is committed to healthy eating and dining options,” said Gronewoller. “Considering the negative consequences of tobacco use and the effects of second-hand smoke, we want to do everything possible to protect our customers.”

Non-Smoking GC Partners restaurants are:
· Landview Drive, Greensboro, NC
· Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC
· Mall Loop Road, High Point, NC
· University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC
· Hanes Mall Circle, Winston-Salem, NC
· Hotel Drive, New Bern, NC
· Blowing Rock Boulevard, Lenoir, NC
· Watauga Village Drive, Boone, NC
· Oak Forest Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC
· Kings Road, Myrtle Beach, SC
· Forest Drive, Columbia, SC

About Golden Corral / GC Partners:
GC Partners, Inc. based in Winston-Salem owns and manages 13 Golden Corral franchises in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. With restaurants that consistently rank high in customer satisfaction and sales, GC Partners experienced average annual growth of 52 percent per year for nine of the last 10 years. For more information call (336) 767-1600.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600 • (919) 233-0300 (fax)
patty@mmimarketing.com
7406-H Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607

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