All Brands Owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
Darden Restaurants Inc. owns 7 brands in our database. Browse the complete portfolio of Darden Restaurants Inc. subsidiaries and brands across various industries.
Company Type
public
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida, USA
Brand Portfolio
7 brands
Stock
NYSE: DRI
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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in value-focused comfort food, owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
LongHorn Steakhouse
Owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
American casual dining steakhouse chain specializing in premium beef and steaks, owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine, owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
American fine dining restaurant chain specializing in premium steaks, owned by Darden Restaurants.
Seasons 52
Owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in fresh grill cuisine and wine offerings, owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
The Capital Grille
Owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
American fine dining steakhouse chain specializing in premium steaks and upscale dining experiences, owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
Yard House
Owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in American cuisine with extensive beer selection, owned by Darden Restaurants Inc.
About Darden Restaurants Inc.
Who owns Darden Restaurants?
Darden Restaurants is an independent publicly traded company with no parent company. The company trades on the NYSE under DRI and is owned by institutional investors and individual shareholders.
What restaurants does Darden own?
Darden owns Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and Chuy's.
What were Darden's Q2 FY2026 results?
For Q2 fiscal 2026 (quarter ended November 23, 2025), Darden reported total sales of $3.1 billion, up 7.3% year over year, with blended same-restaurant sales growth of 2.4% and net income of $237.2 million ($2.03 per share).
Does Darden own Red Lobster?
No. Darden sold Red Lobster to Golden Gate Capital in 2014. Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2024.
When was Darden Restaurants founded?
Darden Restaurants was spun off from General Mills as an independent public company in 1995. Its origins trace to 1968 when Bill Darden opened the first Red Lobster in Lakeland, Florida.
How many restaurants does Darden operate?
Darden operates over 2,000 restaurants across its nine brands, primarily in the United States and Canada.
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Darden Restaurants Inc. Brand Portfolio Overview
Darden Restaurants Inc. maintains a diverse portfolio of 7 brands across multiple industries. This comprehensive brand portfolio demonstrates the company's market presence and strategic business units.
Brand Portfolio by Industry:
- Food Service & Restaurants: 7 brands
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