search
Darden Restaurants
Trends
- 1Olive Garden pauses unlimited pasta ads after deadly outbreak▼Olive Garden forced to pause summer ad push for unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks after deadly outbreak spooked U.S.
Olive Garden has been forced to suspend its summer advertising campaign promoting unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks following a deadly outbreak that unsettled American consumers. Darden Restaurants, the chain's parent company, pulled the promotion-heavy push as food-safety fears spread. The move highlights how quickly a public health scare can force major restaurant brands to change marketing plans.
- 2Darden faces September 24 earnings test▼Darden Stock Forecast: Olive Garden Growth Faces September 24 Earnings Test
Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden, reports quarterly earnings on September 24, with investors watching whether the chain's recent growth can continue. Analysts are focused on same-store sales and guidance as casual dining demand shows mixed signals. The upcoming report is seen as a key test for the stock's near-term direction.