, Olive Garden has been serving Italian cuisine for more than four decades. As a casual dining establishment, it falls under the
(FSR) category, and is known for its casual atmosphere, table service, and reasonably priced dishes. Founded in Florida during the 1980s by
, Olive Garden swiftly gained momentum in the subsequent years. By the mid 90s General Mills decided to focus on consumer food products and established
, to oversee its various restaurant ventures. These days, Darden’s portfolio includes chains such as
, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and of course, Olive Garden. As of 2023, the Italian chain had restaurants in locations spanning from Brazil to the Philippines, accounting for 949
Is Olive Garden the leading FSR chain in the United States?
Olive Garden has risen to prominence in recent years with some of the
highest FSR chain sales in the United States, beating competitors like Applebee’s, International House of Pancakes (IHOP), and Texas Roadhouse. Moreover, its widespread appeal is evident on social media platforms, notably Instagram. In 2023, Olive Garden secured the second position among selected FSR chains with nearly 900 thousand hashtags on the platform, solidifying its position as one of the
most popular FSR chains on Instagram in the United States. That said, while it may boast high sales and social media awareness, it only came 7th when compared to other
U.S. FSR chains in terms of units, with Waffle House and IHOP taking the lead in that respect.
Where are Olive Garden's biggest markets?
Given that Olive Garden was founded in the U.S. and remains headquartered there, it is no surprise that in 2023 the country maintained the highest
number of Olive Garden restaurants in North America, while Canada had just eight locations during the same period. Additionally, the company's domestic success persisted, evident in
Olive Garden’s U.S. annual average restaurant sales reaching 5.5 million U.S. dollars in 2023, marking an increase of 400 thousand U.S. dollars from the previous year. Meanwhile, when looking at
Olive Garden’s average check per person worldwide, diners at the casual Italian chain paid an average of 22.5 U.S. dollars in 2023. Overall, the average check per person has increased by approximately 0.7 U.S. dollars per year since 2016.
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