LongHorn Steakhouse

Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse find new profitability as sales return

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2021

The chains generated record restaurant-level margins last quarter as improved same-store sales coupled with better operations led to stronger profits.

Workforce

Olive Garden's parent company raises pay as sales rebound

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2021

Darden Restaurants says it will reward hourly employees with $17 million in bonuses while raising its pay scale to $12 an hour.

Workforce

Employees say In-N-Out is the best workplace in the restaurant business

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2021

The latest ranking of all U.S. employers by Glassdoor.com lists only three restaurant companies, starting with the retro burger chain.

Leadership

How the pandemic is restructuring restaurant companies

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2021

Big-name players are realigning top management to provide more flexibility and give additional attention to new revenue streams.

Financing

How technology and Taylor Swift are keeping Olive Garden relevant

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2020

Parent Darden Restaurants is sketching out a five-year technology "road map" while looking at increased expansion opportunities for its biggest brand.

Leadership

Olive Garden's parent names CEO Gene Lee chairman

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2020

Rick Cardenas will move up to president and COO of Darden Restaurants while Raj Vennam will become CFO.

Workforce

Olive Garden's owner lays off 11% of support staff

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 24, 2020

Included were 225 Darden employees who opted for early retirement and former COO Dave George, whose departure was described as an “involuntary separation.”

Leadership