Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI)
Orlando, FL 32809 (Map) Phone: 407-245-4000
Fax: 407-245-5389
http://www.dardenrestaurants.com
Overview
This company has cornered not one but two dining markets: seafood and "Hospitaliano." Darden Restaurants is the #1 casual-dining operator (in terms of revenue), with more than 1,770 restaurants in the US and Canada. Its flagship chains include seafood-segment leader Red Lobster and top Italian-themed concept Olive Garden. Both chains cater to families, with mid-priced menu items, themed interiors, and primarily suburban locations. Darden also operates the LongHorn Steakhouse chain, with more than 320 outlets. In addition, the company operates a small chain of tropical-themed Bahama Breeze restaurants that offer Caribbean-inspired food, along with a casual grill and wine bar concept called Seasons 52.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: DRI) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | May |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £4,456.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 8.9% |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £229.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (1.3%) |
| 2009 Employees | 179,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI)
| Chairman and CEO | Clarence Otis Jr. (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, COO, and Director | Andrew H. (Drew) Madsen |
| SVP Government and Community Affairs | Robert (Bob) McAdam |
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- #374 in FORTUNE 500
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