LongHorn Steakhouse

A 12-ounce Giant Meatball with Spaghetti at Olive Garden.

Darden CEO: Virtual Brands a 'Distraction'

Over the summer, Brinker International, Bloomin’ Brands, and Dine Brands dipped into virtual waters.

An 11.5-inch long Giant Chicken Parmigiana is part of Olive Garden's new Giant Italian Classics menu.

Darden Invested $75 Million in its Employees During COVID Crisis

Darden CEO Gene Lee said employees are the company’s greatest competitive advantage.

Why the Pandemic Could Turn Darden Into an Even Bigger Juggernaut

Restaurateurs and industry experts have continually asked this question throughout the COVID-19 catastrophe: What disruptions will become permanent?

A bowl of pasta held by an employee at Olive Garden.

Darden Inches Closer to Life as Normal

Darden announced Tuesday that dine-in traffic at flagship brands Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse has led to an improvement of more than 10 percentage points in same-store sales. ...

A grilled steak and asparagus at LongHorn restaurant.

Darden is Making Progress in COVID-19 Sales Recovery

Darden Monday provided that latest update into its COVID-19-impacted business. For the fourth quarter through April 19, the company’s same-store sales declined 44.7 percent.

A bowl of soup next to a salad at Olive Garden.

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.