Coggins Named Golden Corral Associate Of The Year

Winston Salem, NC, February 17, 2006 --(PR.com)-- David E. Gronewoller, President and CEO of GC Partners, Inc., has announced Jim Coggins has been named the 2005 Associate of the Year for the GC Partners franchise of Golden Corral. His ability to maintain schedules, control production, and manage administrative duties has allowed him to run a quality restaurant. Coggins has been with Golden Corral for five years and has been involved in the food and beverage industry for 33 years.

“GC Partners was looking to award a member of their team that had significant experience and drive,” said Gronewoller. “Jim Coggins has a continuous focus on running a quality restaurant and was the perfect candidate for the award.”

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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