Clarence Otis, Jr., Joins Healthy Dining Board of Directors
Former CEO and Chairman of Darden Restaurants, Inc., brings his business and leadership expertise to America’s first ever B2B and…
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Darden Announces Leadership Succession Plan
Clarence Otis to Step Down as Chairman and CEO Board Separates Chairman and CEO Roles and Appoints Charles A. Ledsinger,…
Darden Completes Sale Of Red Lobster To Golden Gate Capital
Darden Positioned to Improve Operations, Reduce Costs and Focus on Value-Creating Opportunities Orlando, FL and San Francisco, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Darden…
Darden Announces Sale of Red Lobster to Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 Billion
Proceeds to Support Approximate $1.0 Billion Debt Reduction and New Share Repurchase Program of Up to $700 Million Company to…
Salli Setta Named Red Lobster President; Dave Pickens Appointed Chief Restaurant Operations Officer for Darden
Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced two senior leadership appointments: Salli Setta will become President of…
Darden Provides Update on its Restaurant Staffing Plans Under Healthcare Reform; Company Announces Commitments to its Current Full-Time, Hourly Employees
Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today provided an update on its full-time staffing plans for 2014…
ObamaCare Threatens Minority Jobs as Restaurant Chains Slash Hiring
President Obama’s health-care plan was supposed to help uninsured minorities, but it’s actually hurting them. One restaurant chain after another…
Darden tests limiting worker hours as health-care changes loom
In an experiment apparently aimed at keeping down the cost of health-care reform, Orlando-based Darden Restaurants has stopped offering full-time…
Darden Restaurants Earns National Recognition for Diversity
Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants has been recognized by three national publications for its commitment to diversity in its business…
Darden Restaurants Completes Acquisition of Yard House USA, Inc.
Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Yard House USA,…
Darden Restaurants Publishes 2012 Sustainability Report; Notes Strong Progress with ‘People, Planet, Plate’ Initiatives
Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants has issued its second sustainability report noting it has made progress in all areas of…
Darden Restaurants Agrees To Acquire Yard House USA, Inc. For $585 Million; Adds Differentiated High-growth Brand To Darden’s Specialty Restaurant Group
Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Yard House USA, Inc.…
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Announces New Board Members
Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) has elected Michael W. Barnes, chief executive officer of Signet Jewelers Limited,…
Darden Adds Puerto Rico to International Growth Plans with Announcement of Area Development Agreement with ROI
Leading restaurant operator to bring Olive Garden to the island of Puerto Rico Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:…
Leadership In Living Color
A Tribute to Black Leaders in the Food and Hospitality Industry Providence, RI (RestaurantNews.com) In celebration of Black History Month,…
Darden Restaurants Named to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies To Work For” List For Second Consecutive Year
Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), whose restaurant brands include Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and more,…