Darden Restaurants' sales continue to grow

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-27T08:54:05+00:00

Darden Restaurants excelled in its third fiscal quarter, reporting a 5.9% increase in sales to $3.3 billion. LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden contributed significantly to this growth, with forecasts predicting continued success in fiscal 2026.

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2026-03-27 08:54:05

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Darden Restaurants significantly outperformed the industry in its third fiscal quarter, with sales growing 5.9% to $3.3 billion and consolidated same-store sales up 4.2% across its 11 brands. LongHorn Steakhouse led the growth with a 7.2% increase, while Olive Garden also saw a 3.2% rise driven by strong operational execution and new lighter menu options. The company forecasts continued growth for fiscal 2026, with total sales up 9.5% and 4.5% same-store sales growth.

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