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Leadership

Union Square Hospitality names a new president

Chip Wade, a longtime ops specialist for Darden Restaurants, will take the job next month.

Food

Olive Garden shoots for value with new Giant entrees

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2019

The line includes classic Italian dishes reformulated in a larger size, at prices as low as $12.99.

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.

Marketing

Comfort food makeovers reign among this winter’s tempting LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 14, 2019

Consumers favored familiar dishes with a twist in December. These seven stood out in Technomic’s monthly survey.

Operations

Restaurants learn the downside of patio seating

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2018

Bad weather put a major crimp in al fresco dining in recent months.

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.

Consumer Trends