Raleigh, North Carolina-based Golden Corral is coming to an outparcel of North DeKalb Mall. I'd love to say that after all this time that Costco, too , is opening, but alas, their plans remain tabled for the time being. Golden Corral will open in a portion of the parking lot directly behind the current
free-standing Chick-fil-A and former Checkers restaurant, nearest to Macy's. At times, the space has been used to stage a traveling amusement park.
free-standing Chick-fil-A and former Checkers restaurant, nearest to Macy's. At times, the space has been used to stage a traveling amusement park.
The North DeKalb location will be the chain's first ITP restaurant and 29th overall in the state. I'm told they had sought to open another metro area location, but that the shopping center's owner did not want them in their center. Golden Corral offers value-oriented buffet style dining. Additionally the restaurant is very supportive of veterans and will provide its annual Military Appreciation Monday on November 12.
Though I've never actually been to a Golden Corral myself, I am tired of seeing their gimmicky commercials touting their Chocolate Wonderfall (launched last fall) and new cotton candy (added earlier this spring)
North DeKalb Mall, and the area around it, has been in decline for years, but has seen some signs of life recently. Marshalls opened in the mall in late 2010 and Zaxby's opened a new free standing restaurant just outside the mall, on North Druid Hills Road, earlier this month. As I mentioned earlier, there is also still the hope that a Costco will come to the mall at some point. Additionally, there is also talk that the current triple drive-thru Chick-fil-A will be taken down, along with the adjacent former Checkers, and that a full service Chick-fil-A will be built in their place.
Both Golden Corral as well as North DeKalb Mall and its ownership Hendon properties were unavailable for comment but I'd expect the restaurant to open late this year.
Do you live in the area? Do you wish the mall ( its owners) would do more to woo would be retailers and or restaurants to the mall? Will you patronize Golden Corral? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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