Takeout and Curbside Customers Stick Around at Darden
At the beginning of 2021, you could count Darden CEO Gene Lee among the industry leaders skeptical of the long-term viability of the off-premises consumer.
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Will COVID-19 Spark the Comeback of Casual Dining?
Closure tallies continue to vary for restaurants at this chapter of the COVID-19 recovery.
Olive Garden Drives Record Profit Growth
From a sales standpoint, Olive Garden’s isn't pacing with its casual-dining competitors.
Darden's Sales are Growing in a Big Way
The current restaurant environment is quite dynamic, to say the least, Darden CEO Gene Lee said.
Olive Garden Parent is Giving Employees a Pay Raise
Darden CEO Gene Lee firmly believes his employees are the heart and soul of the brand.
Darden CEO: Curbside Will Be Faster than Drive-Thru
Darden CEO Gene Lee is so proud of Olive Garden’s curbside business that he’d put it up against the best drive-thrus the quick-service industry has to offer.
Darden Won’t Let COVID-19 Change What Matters Most
As the calendar flips on a tumultuous year for full-service restaurants, operators are starting to plot where COVID-19 innovation falls into the 2021 picture.
COVID Restaurant Survival Starts with a Localized Digital Presence
A challenge facing mall restaurants over the past decade was depressed foot traffic and the subsequent slide of the spontaneous occasion.
Darden CEO: Virtual Brands a 'Distraction'
Over the summer, Brinker International, Bloomin’ Brands, and Dine Brands dipped into virtual waters.
Darden Invested $75 Million in its Employees During COVID Crisis
Darden CEO Gene Lee said employees are the company’s greatest competitive advantage.
