The Darden family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining. Through subsidiaries, we own and operate more than 1,800 restaurants, employ 175,000 people and serve nearly 360 million guests a year.

Darden’s Mission

Be financially successful through great people consistently delivering outstanding food, drinks and service in an inviting atmosphere, making every guest loyal!

Darden’s Vision

Support best-in-class restaurant brands, helping them reach their full potential by leveraging scale, insight and experience.

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June 1, 2021 Darden Restaurants To Host Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter Conference Call On June 24

Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE:DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2021 fourth quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, June 24, 2021, with a conference call to follow at 8:30 am ET. Gene Lee, CEO, and other senior management will discuss fourth quarter results, and conduct a question and answer session. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call. What: Darden Restaurants, Inc. Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call

When: 8:30 am ET, Thursday, June 24, 2021

Where: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1007/41444

How: Live over the Internet – Simply log on to the web at the address above or, to access via the telephone, please dial 1-833-470-0145 and provide the conference passcode 2283499. About Darden Darden is a restaurant company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch...

March 25, 2021 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results; Announces Team Member Investments; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $500 Million Share Repurchase Program; And Provides Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter Outlook

Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended February 28, 2021. Statement from Gene Lee, Chairman and CEO. It is hard to believe that it has been a year since the pandemic began to significantly impact our business. The strategy we developed six years ago — focused on executing our Back-to-Basics operating philosophy and strengthening our competitive advantages — has provided a strong foundation to help us navigate this period of unprecedented change and uncertainty. Our people are our greatest competitive advantage, which is why we have invested approximately $200 million since March 2020 in programs benefiting our team members including Paid Sick Leave, Emergency Pay, and paid time off to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. And today, I am proud to announce two additional investments. First, we are investing approximately $17 million to provide a one-time bonus for our hourly restaurant team members in recognition of their hard...

March 1, 2021 Darden Restaurants To Host Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Conference Call On March 25

Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 25, 2021, with a conference call to follow at 8:30 am ET. Gene Lee, CEO, and other senior management will discuss third quarter results and conduct a question and answer session. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call. What: Darden Restaurants, Inc. Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

When: 8:30 am ET, Thursday, March 25, 2021

Where: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1007/40153

How: Live over the Internet – Simply log on to the web at the address above or, to access via the telephone, please dial 1-833-470-0145 and provide the conference passcode 2954259. About Darden Darden is a restaurant company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch...