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Olive Garden employees want in on the struggle for control

 Sep. 18, 2014

Citing the possibility of layoffs, a group of 7,000 employees is threatening to take action before the shareholder meeting of Darden Restaurants if officials of the Olive Garden parent and a dissident shareholder, Starboard Value, won’t meet with it.

Red Lobster gets $575M investment

 By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 10, 2016

The casual chain has received funding from one of its suppliers.

Carbon Fishprinting

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2009

Seafood specialist ProFish launched a sustainable seafood program three years ago, but in June took its eco-friendliness a step further. A new program,...

The week in ideas, September 17, 2012

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 17, 2012

This week: inhaling food and other substances. Plus: Darden makes a big bet on aquaculture-raised lobster. And the upside of bankrupt cities.

Consumer Trends

The state of fine dining

By Scott Hume on Oct. 15, 2014

The recession nearly led to the category's demise, but concepts that evolved survived—and even thrived.

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.

Restaurant Menus to Focus on Quality, Not Just Cost, in 2010

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 20, 2009

CHICAGO (Nov. 20, 2009 - Business Wire)—How do you follow up a wild year of $5 menus, gourmet meals for paupers’ prices and buy one get one restaurant...

Election Night Specials

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 05, 2012

Tuesday means the campaigning is finally over and Americans will tune in across the country to see if America will go red or blue. These restaurants and bars are campaigning themselves for patrons to choose their location to ride out election night with plenty of food and libations for all voters.

Weather could hinder restaurant business on Valentine’s Day

Feb. 13, 2015

With frigid temperatures, restaurants in New England are wondering how much of a business boon a rare Saturday Valentine’s Day will prove to be.

Top 500 Chains

Red Lobster

Jun. 12, 2017

The seafood chain’s private equity firm parent has focused on growing it internationally

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