Capital Grille

The Capital Grille

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Food

Steak rides the wave

The math is simple: A strong economy = strong steakhouse business.

Financing

Why everybody isn’t posting numbers like Darden Restaurants’

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2019

The parent of Olive Garden and Capital Grille said its strong third quarter was the result of working a plan that’s long been in place. Here’s a refresher on some of the components.

Financing

Olive Garden backs off promotions, citing better industry conditions

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

The Italian chain posted a same-store sales increase of 3.5% for Q2, but Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen continued to underperform for the chains’ parent, Darden Restaurants.

Workforce

After a 5.3% rise in Olive Garden comps, Darden Restaurants plans to escalate the talent war

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2018

The casual-dining superpower says it will focus as much on recruiting and keeping employees as it will on drawing customers.

Leadership

Darden changes leadership of Cheddar’s, Seasons 52

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2018

Dave George is overseeing Cheddar's, and John Martin will be responsible for Seasons 52.

Top 500 Chains

The Capital Grille

Jun. 19, 2018

Leadership

Darden CEO Gene Lee named IFMA foodservice operator of the year

By Peter Romeo on May. 19, 2018

The longtime casual-dining veteran was chosen for the Gold Plate Award from among eight leaders named as the best within their respective market segments.

Food