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business17 days 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

world1 month 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

business6 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

business6 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

business9 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

business9 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-dining10 months 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

business10 months 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

business1 year ago•4 min saved

The Hidden Origin of Olive Garden’s Top Special

Olive Garden's popular 'endless' breadsticks, soup, and salad originated in 1982 as a cost-effective way to manage demand and have become a core part of its brand identity, offering value and fostering customer loyalty despite profitability pressures. The chain continues to emphasize these offerings, which contribute to its recent sales growth and customer retention, with no plans to alter this tradition.

via CNN|

#brand-loyalty #business #endless-breadsticks

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Darden Restaurants Soars on Olive Garden's Record Sales and Growth

Darden Restaurants hit an all-time stock high after surpassing earnings and revenue estimates, driven by strong same-restaurant sales, new locations, and the acquisition of Chuy's Tex Mex, with the company announcing a $1 billion stock buyback.

via Investopedia|

#business #darden-restaurants #olive-garden

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Darden Restaurants Raises Sales Forecast Amid Mixed Q2 Results

Darden Restaurants exceeded quarterly sales estimates and raised its annual same-store sales forecast above analyst expectations, driven by strong demand at casual dining chains like Olive Garden, supported by menu innovations, delivery services, and promotional offers. Shares rose 3% premarket, despite a slightly lower forecast for annual earnings per share.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #casual-dining #darden-restaurants

food-and-dining1 year ago•2 min saved

Olive Garden Investigates Mysterious Breadstick 'Letters' Claim

A diner at Olive Garden claimed to find letters and numbers on a breadstick, prompting the restaurant to express concern and request more information. The incident went viral on TikTok, with over 3.5 million views, and sparked various theories about the markings, including one from an alleged employee suggesting they came from the breadstick's packaging. Olive Garden responded by offering the customer a $100 gift card, which was praised by many as good customer service.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#breadstick #customer-service #food-and-dining

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Olive Garden Increases Prices Amid Customer Shift to Casual Dining

Olive Garden will raise menu prices by 2.5% to 3% over the next year to align with inflation, after keeping increases below inflation in recent years. Despite recent declines in same-store sales, Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden's parent company, aims to maintain value and customer experience amidst economic concerns.

via Fox Business|

#business #darden-restaurants #inflation

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Darden Faces Sales Decline as Lower-Income Diners Pull Back"

Darden Restaurants Inc., the owner of Olive Garden, experienced an 11% stock plummet after reporting lower-than-expected revenue and a pullback in consumer spending, particularly among lower income and older customers. The company attributed this trend to unfavorable weather conditions, elevated inflation, and changing consumer behavior. Despite acquiring new restaurants, only LongHorn Steakhouse saw growth in same-store sales. Darden updated its fiscal 2024 financial outlook, expecting sales for the fourth quarter to be approximately $11.4 billion and planning to open 50 to 55 new restaurants during the period.

via Quartz|

#business #consumer-spending #darden-restaurants