LongHorn Steakhouse

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.

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

Darden CEO Not Taking Salary as Company Braces for COVID-19 Impact

Darden CEO Gene Lee didn’t pretend it was business as usual.

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.

Inside the Steak-Fueled Evolution of LongHorn

LongHorn Steakhouse headed into 2019 as a tighter, more operationally sound concept.

How Darden Artfully Built LongHorn Into a Steakhouse Juggernaut

Much of what has taken place at LongHorn Steakhouse in recent years counteracts the casual-dining playbook of old.

3 Reasons Darden is Crushing the Competition

Darden Brands reported its Q4 2017 earnings Tuesday and, yet again, the company’s premier restaurants are outperforming the casual dining segment.

Darden Reports Positive Second-Quarter Sales at all Brands

Darden Restaurants reported financial results for its fiscal second quarter, which ended November 29. Total sales were up 3.2 percent versus a year ago and same-restaurant sales were up at all of ...

Darden Restaurants to Roll Out Guest Management Platform

QSR Automations, Inc., an industry leader in kitchen and guest management systems, announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Darden Restaurants for a nationwide roll out of its DineTime guest management platform to more than 1,300 LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden locations over the next year. ...