Darden

Overview

Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a prominent American multi-brand restaurant operator based in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1938 by William "Bill" Darden, the company has grown significantly since opening its first restaurant, The Green Frog. It is recognized as the world's largest full-service restaurant company, operating over 2,100 locations across North America and employing around 200,000 team members.

Darden's portfolio features both casual and fine dining brands, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and The Capital Grille. The company focuses on delivering exceptional food and service in inviting settings, creating memorable meals for a diverse customer base. Darden maintains a strong corporate culture and commitment to quality, serving guests ranging from families enjoying casual dining to those seeking upscale culinary experiences.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 407-245-4000
• Website: darden.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/darden

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Casual dining
• Fine dining
• Polished casual dining
• Consumer discretionary
• Premium restaurant brands
• Restaurants and foodservice
• Hospitality management
• Casual dining chains
• Brand recognition
• Culinary branding
• Diversified foodservice
• Hospitality growth strategies
• Multibrand portfolio
• Culinary excellence
• International expansion
• International markets
• Premium dining
• Catering
• Full-service restaurant
• Restaurant management
• Restaurant franchise development
• Market presence
• Dining experiences
• Brand portfolio
• Global presence
• Hospitality brands
• Food industry
• Hospitality business
• Company-owned restaurants
• Full-service dining
• Hospitality industry leadership
• Restaurant marketing
• Customer demographics
• Restaurant industry leadership
• Premium foodservice
• Hospitality innovation
• Foodservice industry
• International franchising
• Menu variety
• Customer loyalty
• Luxury dining
• Brand portfolio management
• Company-operated restaurants
• International restaurant brands
• Company franchising
• Restaurant operations
• Brand management
• Global hospitality
• Hospitality branding
• Hospitality operations
• Menu innovation
• Restaurant portfolio
• Global hospitality operations
• Hospitality
• Full-service dining experience
• Joint ventures
• Dining industry
• Market expansion
• Diverse cuisine
• Restaurant chains
• Restaurant brand diversification
• Hospitality industry
• Culinary innovation
• Global restaurant market
• Brand diversification
• Restaurant franchising
• Restaurant growth
• Franchise agreements
• Food and beverage
• Hospitality sector
• Customer service
• Casual dining experience
• Hospitality services
• Brand expansion strategies
• Global foodservice
• Hospitality industry trends
• B2C
• Services
• Restaurants and other eating places
• Sustainability
• Leadership development
• Restaurants
• Leisure, travel & tourism
• Food & beverages
• Consumer goods
• Consumers
• Environmental services
• Renewables & environment

Technologies Used

• AI
• Akamai DNS
• Amazon AWS
• BugHerd
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Google Analytics
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Tag Manager
• Kaltura
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Oracle Webcenter
• Outlook
• Remote

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Chuy's Restaurants
• Bahama Breeze
• LongHorn Steakhouse
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
• Darden Franchising
• The Olive Gardenrestaurant