Darden Restaurants Sells Canadian Olive Garden Restaurants To Recipe Unlimited, Partners On Canadian Nationwide Expansion; No Financial Terms Disclosed

Benzinga · 07/14 20:43

Recipe Unlimited ("Recipe") today announced that it has completed the acquisition of all eight Olive Garden restaurants located in Canada from Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI). In addition to the acquisition, Recipe has entered into a comprehensive development agreement with Darden to significantly expand the Olive Garden brand across Canada.

The acquisition of the existing Canadian Olive Garden locations, situated in key markets across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, marks a strategic move for Recipe to integrate a highly popular and well-established casual dining concept into its extensive portfolio.

Furthermore, the development agreement with Darden Restaurants grants Recipe the exclusive rights to develop and operate new Olive Garden restaurants throughout Canada. This partnership underscores Recipe's commitment to growth and diversification, bringing Olive Garden's beloved Italian-inspired cuisine and family-friendly dining experience to more communities nationwide.