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Dan Mendes. Section: 104 February 21, 2008 Darden Restaurants, Inc. History. Bill Darden, founder of Red Lobster First called “The Green Frog” . Company Homepage. The Products. Red Lobster Olive Garden LongHorn Steakhouse Bahama Breeze The Capital Grille Seasons 52.
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Dan Mendes Section: 104 February 21, 2008 Darden Restaurants, Inc.
History • Bill Darden, founder of Red Lobster • First called “The Green Frog” Company Homepage
The Products • Red Lobster • Olive Garden • LongHorn Steakhouse • Bahama Breeze • The Capital Grille • Seasons 52
Competitors and Risks and Needs of Industry • Competitors • Applebee’s • Brinker • OSI Restaurant Partners • Risks and Needs of Industry • Demand: Depends on consumer income • Need efficient use of low-cost labor • Risk: Slowing economy limits spending on non-essentials
Core Value Statements • Integrity and fairness • Respect and caring. • Diversity. • Always learning — always teaching • Being "of service." • Teamwork. • Excellence.