Darden Restaurants is a leading American restaurant company that owns and operates multiple casual and fine dining restaurant chains across the world.
The company was founded in 1968 by Bill Darden in Waycross, Georgia.
In 1995, the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange.
Over the years, Darden Restaurants has acquired several restaurant chains, including Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Olive Garden.
In 2021, Darden Restaurants operates over 1,800 restaurants across the United States and other countries.
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Darden Restaurants owns and operates several restaurant chains, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Bahama Breeze, and many others.
No, Darden Restaurants is not a franchise. The company owns and operates its restaurants directly.
Darden Restaurants is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, United States.
The dress code at Darden Restaurants can vary depending on the specific restaurant and occasion. Generally, the dress code is casual to business casual.
Yes, Darden Restaurants offers catering services for its restaurant chains including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen.