Olive Garden

Olive Garden debuts lighter menu

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:29:00 +0000

The casual-dining Italian chain introduces menu items that have 575 calories or less.

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Darden announces big executive moves

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:23:00 +0000

Olive Garden president steps down and company appoints new chief marketing officer, brand presidents

Top 5 restaurant marketing campaigns of 2012

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:42:00 +0000

Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, Krispy Kreme and Olive Garden produced compelling marketing packages this year

Executives urge restaurant operators to engage with elected officials

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:05:00 +0000

Restaurant officials from Firehouse Subs, Darden Restaurants and Brinker International speak at the Emerging Industry Issues panel at MUFSO

Panelists included officials from Firehouse Subs and Darden Restaurants

Coming full circle

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0000

Editor's Letter

NRN executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the Oct. 1, 2012, issue.

Darden outlines new menu, marketing moves

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:37:00 +0000

Erin Dostal

Company aims to improve sales after Olive Garden recovers, Red Lobster stalls in 1Q

Company has plans for its Olive Garden and Red Lobster brands

Taco Bell tops Expion ranking of engaging Facebook posts

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:58:00 +0000

Mark Brandau

Expion says restaurant chains are now breaking through to Facebook users with their posts

The chain uses the social media tool to interact with fans

Darden details seafood sustainability efforts

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Bret Thorn

Darden's sustainability manager discusses the restaurant company's stance on sustainability, including its support of the first-ever commercial lobster farm

Sustainability manager talks commercial lobster farm

Red Lobster names Chip Wade EVP of operations

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Ron Ruggless

Wade replaces Doug Green

How Darden is tackling supply chain overhaul

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:53:00 +0000

Ron Ruggless

The company implements new technology to increase the bottom line and stay competitive

New technology to increase bottom line