Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a full-service restaurant company that owns and operates a portfolio of dining brands, primarily in the United States and Canada. The company's business model focuses on operating company-owned restaurants rather than franchising, allowing for direct management of operations and culinary standards. Darden's operations are organized into four main reportable segments: Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Fine Dining, and Other Business. Olive Garden is the company's largest segment, accounting for approximately 44.5% of Darden's total revenue. LongHorn Steakhouse is the second-largest contributor, generating roughly 25% of total sales. The Fine Dining segment includes premium brands such as The Capital Grille, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, and Ruth's Chris Steak House. The Other Business segment encompasses a variety of casual and polished-casual concepts, including Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, and Chuy's. Geographically, Darden's footprint is heavily concentrated in North America, with over 2,100 company-owned locations. The company also maintains a small number of franchised locations internationally in regions such as Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Darden's competitive position is supported by its scale, which provides purchasing power, operational efficiencies, and the ability to leverage shared services across its brand portfolio. The company generated over $11.4 billion in total sales in fiscal 2024.
