Orlando, Fla. (March 30, 2010) - Darden Restaurants today issued the following statement from its Senior Vice President of Government and Community Affairs, Bob McAdam, regarding the new federal law governing nutrition disclosure in restaurants:
"Restaurant patrons across the country will benefit from this new law, which is the result of government leaders, the private sector and interest groups working together to find solutions. This new law is also consistent with Darden's commitment to transparency and choice. Our guests benefit from transparency about what's on our menu, as well as a variety of choices that appeal to a range of taste preferences and dietary needs.
"Several leaders in both the House and the Senate were instrumental in passing this legislation and I'd like to thank each of them: Representatives Rosa DeLauro, Jim Matheson, Fred Upton, Henry Waxman and Joe Barton, as well as Senators Tom Carper, Lisa Murkowski, Tom Harkin and Michael Enzi."
About Darden Restaurants
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), the world's largest full-service restaurant company, owns and operates 1,800 restaurants that generate more than $7 billion in annual sales. Headquartered in Orlando, and employing approximately 180,000 people, Darden is recognized for a culture that rewards caring for and responding to people. Our restaurant brands - Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 - reflect the rich diversity of those who dine with us. Our brands are built on deep insights into what our guests want. For more information, please visit www.darden.com.
Contact:
Rich Jeffers
Darden
407-245-4189
rjeffers@darden.com