Olive Garden Drives Record Profit Growth
From a sales standpoint, Olive Garden’s isn't pacing with its casual-dining competitors.
LongHorn Steakhouse
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.
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?
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. ...
