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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

Who would Restaurant Business draft as restaurant all-stars

 By Peter Romeo and Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 17, 2018

Trout? Harper? Judge? Step aside, MLB. Here are the real standouts to watch this summer, as determined by some critical fans.

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

LongHorn Steakhouse

Jun. 19, 2018
Food

The 10 most alluring LTOs in September

By Lizzy Freier and Michelle Zalesny on Oct. 02, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they are most likely to order based on the name and description.

Financing

Why some companies go slow on delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2017

Citing the services’ high costs, Olive Garden owner Darden and Newk’s Eatery are cautious on the industry trend.

Emerging Brands

Darden decides to drop a brand

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2018

Remaining restaurants will be converted into Eddie V's restaurants.

A familiar account, too little told

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2013

The biggest story from Wednesday’s Global Best Practices Conference is the one that’s not often told, but could soon be. In the meantime, here’s a preview of the industry’s most powerful defense against detractors.

Consumer Trends

Top chains by menu segment for 2017

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

2017 Top 500: Steak

Jun. 08, 2017

The steak category grew sales by 2.9%, to $11.2 billion, and units by 0.7%, to 2,767.

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