Darden is the largest full-service restaurant company in the United States, operating a portfolio of brands across the casual and fine dining segments. The company’s core business revolves around two primary brands: Olive Garden, which provides value-focused Italian dining, and LongHorn Steakhouse, which focuses on grilled steaks. Darden also operates several other concepts including Yard House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Chuy’s, and a fine dining suite featuring Ruth’s Chris Steak House and The Capital Grille. Unlike many industry peers, Darden owns and operates nearly all of its restaurants directly. The company generates revenue through food and beverage sales, with alcoholic beverages contributing a large share of sales at its upscale brands. Darden’s business model relies on a proprietary supply chain and a dedicated distribution subsidiary, allowing the company to source directly from producers and use its scale to control commodity costs. Darden prioritizes guest value by pricing menu items below the rate of food and labor inflation to support guest traffic. The company grows by expanding its restaurant footprint through new openings and increasing same-restaurant sales via menu innovation, digital marketing, and enhanced off-premise services like first-party delivery. Darden maintains operational efficiency through high employee retention and standardized technology platforms.