Olive Garden showing signs of a turnaround 12.17.2014 By Monica Watrous Despite the brand's progress, Darden Restaurants recorded a loss during the quarter.Read More
Darden names interim c.e.o. 10.14.2014 By Eric Schroeder Company says search committee continues hunt for full-time leader.Read More
Is menu overload the problem at Olive Garden? 09.15.2014 By Monica Watrous Parent Darden defended its transformational plans for the Italian chain in response to activist investor's complaints.Read More
Olive Garden drags down Darden 09.12.2014 By Monica Watrous Same-store sales at the chain declined in the first quarter, despite large-scale improvement efforts for the business.Read More
Darden hires search firm to find c.e.o. 08.15.2014 By Eric Schroeder Clarence Otis set to step down no later than Dec. 31, 2014.Read More
Darden c.e.o. to step down 07.29.2014 By Jeff Gelski The announcement comes as the restaurant company completes the sale of Red Lobster.Read More
Olive Garden eyes four ways to refresh 06.24.2014 By Monica Watrous Darden's brand renaissance plan for the casual-dining chain include on-line ordering, a menu overhaul and a new logo.Read More
Private equity firm hauls in Red Lobster 05.16.2014 By Keith Nunes The sale will allow Darden Restaurants to focus on reinvigorating its Olive Garden brand.Read More
Darden shareholder balks at Red Lobster spin-off 04.01.2014 By Keith Nunes Starboard Value L.P. joins a chorus of shareholders challenging Darden's plan.Read More
Barington to Darden: Find a new c.e.o. 03.26.2014 By Monica Watrous Shareholder group continues to pressure restaurant operator in wake of planned Red Lobster separation.Read More