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Olive Garden

Leadership

Dave George named Darden COO

The casual-dining chain operator also named Dan Kiernan president of Olive Garden.

Financing

Tax reform has restaurants confident heading into 2018

But companies at the ICR Conference reveal the industry’s conflicting challenges regarding sales.

Financing

Darden to invest $20M from tax savings into workforce

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2018

Olive Garden’s owner says reform will lower its tax rate by 600 basis points.

Consumer Trends

Top 5 LTOs in December: Craveability vs. Purchase Intent

By Lizzy Freier on Jan. 01, 2018

Often, the menu items deemed the most craveable aren’t the ones consumers say they’re most likely to purchase.

Financing

At LongHorn, smaller menu yields more sales

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2017

A “back to basics” approach helps most of Darden’s casual-dining concepts generate sales.

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.

Marketing

Top 5 marketing moments of 2017

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 18, 2017

These marketing mishaps and wins left a mark on operators and consumers.

Food

Are LTOs still worth it?

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 09, 2017

The appeal of limited-time offers—an opportunity to get new customers in the door and increase visits from regulars, as well as the accompanying bump in checks and sales—is clear.

Marketing

Chains aim to boost traffic with pay-upfront passes

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 14, 2017

Au Bon Pain is the latest brand to unveil an endless pass of sorts.

Financing

4 takeaways from restaurants’ Q3 earnings season

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2017

A look at the reports for public companies reveals some definite directional arrows for the industry as a whole.

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