Golden Operating Corporation runs a chain of about 90 quick-service chicken outlets that operate under the Golden Chick and Golden Fried Chicken banners. The restaurants offer a menu of fried chicken, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, French fries, and other side items. Most of the company's restaurants are franchised and located in Texas; it also has a handful of restaurants in Oklahoma. Golden Fried Chicken was started in 1967; an investment group led by Mark Parmerlee acquired the business in 1989.