Darden CEO: COVID-19 Challenges 'Far from Over’
Darden has managed to keep 99 percent of its restaurants open during the COVID-19 crisis, but remarkable conditions have taken a heavy swipe at sales.
Darden Restaurants
Casual-Dining Brands Bolster Cash Reserves in Uncertain Financial Future
Some casual-dining brands are switching their operation model and increasing liquidity as they chart through several unknowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Darden CEO Not Taking Salary as Company Braces for COVID-19 Impact
Darden CEO Gene Lee didn’t pretend it was business as usual.
Darden Now Offering Paid Sick Leave for Employees
Darden Restaurants, parent of Olive Garden, announced that it now provides paid sick leave to hourly employees amid growing concerns with the coronavirus.
Why Darden is Thriving in the 'War for Talent'
There are two ways to look at any pain point, and that’s the case with Darden and labor.
Darden: Cheddar's Has an Awareness Problem
When Darden first brought Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen into the fold more than two years ago for $
Guest Satisfaction Scores Rise at Cheddar's
Darden chief executive Gene Lee admitted he’s “disappointed by the lack of progress in the top line” at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen.
Darden: 'Significant Amount of Work Ahead' with Cheddar's
The only real kink in Darden’s performance right now is Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, the 157-unit chain it spent
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Hit with Security Breach
Darden’s continued efforts with its latest acquisition, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, will now include recovery from a data breach.
Darden Execs at Cheddar's, Seasons 52 Leave Company
Darden has been up front about its struggles with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen.
