10/09/2026
What exactly do they do? Darden Restaurants is the company behind Olive Garden,
LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris, and The Capital Grille. Unlike a franchiser,
Darden owns and operates its restaurants, and Olive Garden is its biggest brand. Unlimited
breadsticks started in 1982 to keep customers busy during long waits.
Source: Darden Restaurants company information and history as cited in the video
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