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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 1,700 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 about 300 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.
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5900 Lake Ellenor Dr.
Orlando, FL 32809
| | Phone: | 407-245-4000 | | Fax: | 407-245-5389 |
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | May | | Revenue (2007): | 5567.10 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | (-2.70%) | | Employees (2007): | 157,000 | | Employee Growth (1 yr): | (-0.20%) |
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Key People
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Chairman and CEO:
Clarence Otis Jr.
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President, COO, and Director:
Andrew H. (Drew) Madsen
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SVP and CFO:
C. Bradford (Brad) Richmond
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