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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Never-Ending Pasta, Endangered Votes: The ID Debate in U.S. Elections

A pundit uses Olive Garden’s new Never-Ending Pasta Pass, which now requires a photo ID, to critique Republican claims that voting is less secure than a restaurant promotion. The piece explains how the SAVE Act would impose strict in-person ID requirements and could disrupt registration, mail voting, and drives, arguing that such ID rules would chill turnout and rely on a false equivalence between dining perks and electoral integrity, while noting some GOP pushback and ongoing debates ahead of midterms.

via 404 Media|

#election-law #identity-verification #misinformation

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Olive Garden pasta pass sparks viral voter-ID debate

Conservatives praised Olive Garden’s policy requiring photo ID for its Never-Ending Pasta Pass, arguing it’s stricter than voting rules in some states; critics note the difference between a private company’s ID checks and public election laws, while the story ties into Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act and broader election-security debates.

via New York Post|

#donald-trump #elections #olive-garden

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Pasta Pass Ignites Conservative Debate on Voting ID Rules

Conservatives praised Olive Garden’s policy requiring a photo ID for the Never-Ending Pasta Pass, arguing it’s stricter than voting-ID rules in several states, which has turned the restaurant into a talking point in the broader voter-ID dispute. The piece notes that 14 states plus D.C. don’t require ID to vote and highlights support for the SAVE America Act from Trump and GOP lawmakers, who frame the bill as essential for election security amid midterm pressures.

via Fox News|

#conservatives #olive-garden #politics

food1 month ago•2 min saved

Olive Garden brings back its $100 unlimited pasta pass for 13 weeks

Olive Garden is reviving its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl Aug 31–Nov 22 and bringing back the Never-Ending Pasta Pass for the first time in six years: for $100 plus tax you get unlimited pasta for 13 weeks plus a week of early access, with only 10,000 passes available starting July 16 at pastapass.com. If you don’t snag a pass, the bowl runs from about $14.99 per person. This year’s menu adds Spicy Alfredo and Crispy Shrimp Fritta as add-ons, and Passholders can enjoy up to 120 pasta/sauce/protein combinations across the promotion period (with unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks).

via Delish|

#dining-deal #food #never-ending-pasta-bowl

food-and-drink1 month ago•4 min saved

Olive Garden Relaunches Never-Ending Pasta Pass for 13-Week Pasta Fest

Olive Garden is reviving its Never-Ending Pasta Pass after a six-year break, selling 10,000 passes for $100 that grant unlimited pasta, sauces, and toppings for 13 weeks (Aug. 31–Nov. 22) with in-restaurant dining only, no sharing, and gratuity not included. Passholders get early access to the Pasta Bowl on Aug. 24, and two new toppings—Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta—are being added this year; passes go on sale July 16 at 2 p.m. ET at PastaPass.com.

via New York Post|

#deals #food-and-drink #never-ending-pasta-pass

lifestyle1 month ago•45 min saved

Olive Garden revives $100 Pasta Pass with 13 weeks of endless pasta

Olive Garden is bringing back its $100 Never-Ending Pasta Pass for 13 weeks, including early access, with only 10,000 passes available. Passholders get unlimited pasta, sauces, soup or salad, and breadsticks across up to 120 combinations, plus early access starting July 16 at 2 p.m. ET. If you don’t snag a pass, the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion still runs from Aug. 31 to Nov. 22, starting at $14.99 per person. Passholders also receive a full week of early access before non-pass customers.

via Yahoo|

#dining-deal #lifestyle #never-ending-pasta-bowl

business2 months ago•2 min saved

LongHorn Tops Darden Q4; Olive Garden Lag Highlights Cautious 2027 Outlook

Darden posted mixed Q4 results: adjusted EPS of $3.66 on revenue of $3.72 billion (EPS beat, revenue miss); same-store sales rose 4.6% overall, led by LongHorn at 9.5% while Olive Garden grew 2.4% and the fine-dining segment (The Capital Grille and Ruth's Chris) 1.9%. An extra fiscal week boosted sales. For fiscal 2027, the company guides $13.60-$13.75 billion in revenue and $11.10-$11.35 in EPS, with 2.5%-3.5% SSS growth and 75-80 new locations; shares fell about 3% premarket as investors weighed the results against Street expectations.

via CNBC|

#business #capital-grille #darden-restaurants

world2 months ago•37 min saved

Olive Garden server claims retaliation after $700 tip flagged for review

A server at Olive Garden was fired the morning after a $700 tip was flagged for review; the server says the termination was retaliatory and not related to behavior, highlighting questions about how large tips are handled and reviewed at chain restaurants.

via Yahoo|

#olive-garden #retaliation #termination

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Olive Garden Introduces Lighter Portions to Boost Sales and Customer Satisfaction

Olive Garden will introduce smaller, more affordable portions of select dishes in the new year after positive customer feedback, aiming to enhance affordability perceptions and increase visit frequency, without replacing existing menu options.

via AL.com|

#affordability #business #lighter-portions

business8 months ago•3 min saved

Darden Restaurants Raises Revenue Outlook Amid Strong Q4 Performance

Darden Restaurants reported strong Q2 sales driven by Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, raising its full-year revenue outlook due to increased demand for value-oriented dining options despite higher ingredient costs, with growth in same-store sales and a positive outlook for fiscal 2026.

via CNBC|

#business #darden-restaurants #olive-garden

business10 months ago•5 min saved

Trend Alert: Smaller Portions Take Center Stage on Menus

Restaurants like Olive Garden, The Cheesecake Factory, and P.F. Chang's are introducing smaller, more affordable portion options in response to changing consumer preferences, budget constraints, and evolving eating habits, aiming to attract and retain customers while addressing waste and competition.

via CNN|

#business #consumer-behavior #menu-innovation

business11 months ago•1 min saved

Darden Restaurants Boosts Outlook Despite Earnings Miss and Recent Acquisition

Darden Restaurants reported mixed quarterly results with a net income increase and strong sales growth driven by its brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, and raised its revenue growth forecast for 2026, though its shares fell 6% premarket.

via CNBC|

#business #darden-restaurants #earnings

food-and-dining1 year ago•1 min saved

Olive Garden's 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl' Returns with New Sauce

Olive Garden's popular 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl' returns on August 25, offering unlimited pasta, soup or salad, and breadsticks for $13.99, with eClub members gaining early access on August 18. The menu features up to 96 flavor combinations, including a new Spicy Three-Meat Sauce, and the promotion runs until November 16.

via USA Today|

#food-and-dining #menu #never-ending-pasta-bowl

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Olive Garden's 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl' Returns with New Flavors for 2025

Despite rising inflation and menu costs, Olive Garden has maintained the price of its 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl' at $13.99 for four years, likely leveraging increased customer spending on additional items and bulk pasta purchasing to sustain profitability, while other casual dining chains focus on value promotions to attract budget-conscious consumers.

via CNN|

#business #inflation #never-ending-pasta-bowl

food1 year ago•5 min saved

The Hidden Origin of Olive Garden’s Top Special

Olive Garden's popular 'endless' breadsticks, soup, and salad offer a cost-effective way to satisfy customers and have become a core part of the brand's identity, despite pressures to change due to profitability concerns.

via Yahoo Finance|

#brand-identity #endless-breadsticks #food