Consumers in the United States like bang for their buck, so it is no wonder that Olive Garden’s never-ending breadsticks have become a pillar of its success. This success has allowed the chain to expand internationally and, in 2024, the
grew to 956, spanning from its home of the U.S. to Saudi Arabia. As part of the
, the Italian-American restaurant chain saw a decline in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic, but has since rebounded and seen several years of growth.
Who owns Olive Garden?
Originally founded by
General Mills, one of the largest processed food companies in the world, Olive Garden saw swift growth. However, General Mills decided to limit its focus to consumer food products, subsequently establishing  Darden Restaurants to oversee its various restaurant ventures. After years of acquisitions,
Darden’s total sales reached a peak of 11.4 billion U.S. dollars in the 2024 fiscal year. These days, the company’s portfolio includes LongHorn Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Bahama Breeze; however,
Olive Garden’s sales surpassed all of these chains in 2024, reaching over five billion U.S. dollars.
How popular is Olive Garden 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
´¡±è±è±ô±ð²ú±ð±ð’s, IHOP, and Cracker Barrel. Its widespread appeal can be seen in a ranking of the
most popular dining brands in the U.S. where Olive Garden secured seventh place. Meanwhile, the chain also ranked in third place in the
American Customer Satisfaction Index for full service restaurants, with a score of 83 out of 100; competitors LongHorn Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse took first and second place, respectively.
Where is Olive Garden's biggest market?
Given that Olive Garden was founded in the U.S. and remains headquartered there, it is no surprise that in 2024 the country maintained the
highest number of Olive Garden restaurants. Additionally, the company's domestic success persisted, evident in
Olive Garden’s U.S. annual average restaurant sales reaching 5.6 million U.S. dollars in 2024, showing an increase over the previous year. To maintain this trajectory of growth, the company plans to implement initiatives including continuing the popular Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion, partnering with Uber for order on-demand delivery options, and expanding its store count. Given its recent years of success, it seems highly likely this upward trend will continue.
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