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Darden Restaurants Inc. - Company Profile

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Darden Restaurants Inc. - Overview

Brands
Adcetris, Amitiza, Azilsartan, Bahama Breeze, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Colcrys, Dexilant, Entyvio, Lansoprazole, Leuprorelin acetate, LongHorn Steakhouse, Nesina, Ninlaro, Olive Garden, Pantoprazole, Red Lobster, Seasons 52, Smokey Bones BBQ, Takecab, The Capital Grille, Trintellix, Uloric, Velcade, Yard House
Description
Darden Restaurants Inc. is a public company headquartered in Florida with an estimated 156,883 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least three industries: Premium Steak Restaurants, Chain Restaurants and Accommodation and Food Services. Their largest market share is in the Premium Steak Restaurants industry, where they account for an estimated 8.6% of total industry revenue and are considered an All Star because they display stronger market share, profit and revenue growth compared to their peers.
Company Details

Registered Name: Darden Restaurants Inc.

Company Type: Operating

Exchange: NYSE

Headquarters: 1000 Darden Center Drive Orlando FL 32837

Website: http://www.darden.com/

Employees: 156883

Darden Restaurants Inc. - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

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Darden Restaurants Inc. - Products and Services

  • Accommodation and Food Services in the US

    • Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Accommodation and Food Services in the US industry, Darden Restaurants Inc. offers:
    • Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)
    • Other accommodations
    • Restaurants and other eating places
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  • Chain Restaurants in the US

    • Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Chain Restaurants in the US industry, Darden Restaurants Inc. offers:
    • American
    • Italian/pizza
    • Seafood
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  • Premium Steak Restaurants

    • Of the 4 core revenue-generating products and services in the Premium Steak Restaurants industry, Darden Restaurants Inc. offers:
    • Classic steak restaurants
    • Other premium steak restaurants
    • Premium Brazilian steak restaurants
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Darden Restaurants Inc. - Analyst Insights

Darden Restaurants Inc. completes several divestments and acquisitions

In early 2015, Darden Restaurants Inc. (Darden) agreed to sell its struggling Red Lobster brand to Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion; this deal was finalized in July 2015. In 2017, Darden purchased the brand Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen from a private equity firm. This acquisition adds Cheddar's to the company's portfolio of brands and has since increased Darden's total restaurant count by 165 locations. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen prides itself on making all of its meals from scratch with quality ingredients. This strategy attracts customers by catering to a growing share of the population that has become increasingly health conscious. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/darden-restaurants-completes-acquisition-of-cheddars-scratch-kitchen-300444276.html

COVID|M&A


In response to volatile demand in the wake of the first COVID-19 surge, the company undertook a comprehensive cost reduction program, aimed at shoring up labor and supply costs.

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Darden Restaurants Inc. - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on Darden Restaurants Inc.'s performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Accommodation and Food Services in the US, Chain Restaurants in the US, and Premium Steak Restaurants industries.
Strengths
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Annual Turnover: x.x%
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Weaknesses
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Revenue per Employee: $xx
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Darden Restaurants Inc. - Financial Statements & Ratios

pie_chartDarden Restaurants Inc. Income Statement

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Revenue7,196.17,806.98,510.48,080.17,170.26,933.5
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pie_chartDarden Restaurants Inc. Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Cash and EquivalentsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
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pie_chartDarden Restaurants Inc. Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Net IncomeN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations000000000000000000000000
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