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The Motley Fool March 18, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Tough Lobster at Darden The company beats expectations, but Red Lobster's still lagging.
The Motley Fool December 19, 2003 Alyce Lomax	Darden: A Tough Sell Red Lobster is still the anchor around Darden Restaurants' neck.
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Holiday Hop Bumps Darden A shift in the timing of Lobsterfest affects March sales. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 26, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Time for a Darden Party? Investors have been eating up shares of Darden today, fattening up the stock at one point to a new 52-week high. The restaurateur, well known for the troubles facing its Red Lobster chain over the last several months, said it expects to post better-than-expected third-quarter earnings when it reports next month
The Motley Fool December 19, 2005 W.D. Crotty	An Olive and Lobster Feast Darden's reports excellent second-quarter results. The stock hit an all-time high, closing with a gain of 8% to its merit.
The Motley Fool June 23, 2006 Jim Mueller	Darden Is Delicious For the second year in a row, the restaurant chain posts outstanding results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Darden's Dragging Lobster The restaurant company beats estimates, but Red Lobster is still weak.
The Motley Fool June 23, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Same Old Story at Darden Darden Restaurants closes out a mixed fiscal 2004.
The Motley Fool September 20, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Darden Serves Up a Hot Plate Red Lobster and Olive Garden contribute to a solid quarter at Darden. With 52 consecutive quarters of growth, solid trends, and a promising acquisition, the restaurateur's success looks likely to continue.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2012 Keki Fatakia	Darden's Olive Garden Needs Some Spicing Up Darden Restaurants see higher sales with a huge fall in net income.
The Motley Fool December 20, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Dependable Dining at Darden Investors, check out Darden's tasty growth recipe.
The Motley Fool February 4, 2005 Dave Marino-Nachison	Red Lobster's Eating Disorder The seafood restaurant chain can't seem to juice comps without all-you-can-eat deals.
The Motley Fool June 20, 2006 Jim Mueller	Foolish Forecast: Darden's Lobster Feast The restaurant operator's stock has been on a tear, doubling over the past two years. For hungry investors, the recent decline in price might be an opportunity to gobble up some shares.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Darden's Savory Success Red Lobster is prospering, helping the casual dining operator look forward to a good fiscal 2006. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 17, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Rock Lobster Darden posts strong Q2 gains with strength in both Red Lobster and Olive Garden.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2011 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Food Fight at Darden When you're here, you're at the Olive Garden family.
The Motley Fool July 12, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Darden's June Jump Investors give restaurateur Darden a chance given recent news that insinuates a turnaround.
The Motley Fool July 23, 2007 Markos Kaminis	Fool on the Street: Grilling Darden Restaurants Darden Restaurants, the largest casual dining chain operator in the world, wonders where to grow now.
The Motley Fool June 20, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Darden's Dependable Dining Duo Awash in restaurant closings, Darden falls back on its steady winners. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on Call: A Fresh Look at Darden The competition is as intense as ever, but with new menus and restaurants with a fresh look, this is a Darden that is well-prepared to deliver solid results.
The Motley Fool December 7, 2011 Alyce Lomax	Pasta Perils at Darden Olive Garden's woes yield a better price for Darden shares.
The Motley Fool May 9, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Who Wants These Bones? Darden Restaurants is looking to bury its Smokey Bones division.
The Motley Fool August 26, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	When You're Here, You're Dysfunctional Family Shares of Darden fall after the world's largest casual dining restaurant operator talked down its latest quarter and reduced its fiscal 2009 guidance.
The Motley Fool September 23, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Delicious Growth in Darden The restaurant operator posts 20% earnings growth and increases its dividend payment 400%.
The Motley Fool March 21, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Darn It, Darden A little self-nibbling can make the bottom line go a long way. Investors, accept Darden for what it is: a slow-moving operator.
The Motley Fool August 17, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Darden's Steak Out Darden lassos one of the last remaining public casual steakhouses, LongHorn Steakhouse parent company RARE Hospitality. Darden gains 287 LongHorns and 28 Capitol Grills, and has the financial muscle to grow either into a national entity.
The Motley Fool March 21, 2007	Darden's Hungry for Growth: Fool by Numbers The restaurant operator released third-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool June 25, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Darden Restaurants Gets the Job Done The restaurant owner had every reason to slump this quarter including rising food costs and higher gasoline prices, but instead, the casual dining giant turned in better-than-expected results.
The Motley Fool September 17, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: A RARE Opportunity for Darden In advance of Darden Restaurants first-quarter reports, the company announces its acquisition of Rare Hospitality's Longhorn Steakhouse and Capital Grille restaurants. Investors take note.
The Motley Fool July 5, 2011 Neha Chamaria	Darden's Numbers Taste Good The restaurateur posts strong quarterly numbers and a positive outlook.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Is Darden Tantalizing? Investors sure seem to love the restaurant operator, but is it time to fill your plate?
The Motley Fool December 27, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on Call: Darden's Extreme Makeover? Changes are afoot for Darden's restaurant brands. Investors will want to monitor both the improvements to Smokey Bones and the continued development of Rocky River. Can management maximize both concepts at the same time?
The Motley Fool November 29, 2011 Alyce Lomax	Rising Star Buy: Darden Restaurants It's time to invest in a cheap eatery with a conscience.
The Motley Fool March 21, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Soup's On at Darden Great as this restaurant operator is, with future growth projected to average closer to 12% per annum, the shares look rather pricey.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Lobsters, Gardens, and Greenbacks The world's largest publicly traded restaurant chain didn't get here by luck. While the company offers diners what they want, does it have the same menu for investors?
The Motley Fool July 5, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Darden Restaurants Are you looking for an appetizing stock to investigate further? Consider Darden Restaurants. Here's a rundown of the company's latest quarterly earnings conference call.
The Motley Fool February 14, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Darden Speaks Out Management optimism gives the restaurant company stock price a boost. Can it last?
The Motley Fool January 23, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	5 Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into Restaurant sector news: Better-than-expected results at Brinker... McDonald's declare a $0.50 dividend... Famous Dave's and Kona Grill announce new openings... Darden re-announces guidance... Chipotle Mexican Grill is beefing up its promotional efforts...
The Motley Fool August 11, 2006 Jim Mueller	Steak n Shake's Comps Chorus The company blames high energy costs for comps declines. Investors may want to wait for indications that the company can turn things around before buying in.
The Motley Fool March 28, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	BBQ Sizzles, Fish Fizzles Darden shows improvement, but is it enough to reel in its stock?
The Motley Fool June 25, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	It's OK to Come Out and Eat Now Darden and CKE hold up well on the restaurant front.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2007 Billy Fisher	Cheesecake Factory Still Cooking Despite higher food costs Cheesecake Factory's latest quarter delivered mouthwatering top- and bottom-line results. However, management suggested that continued economic weakness could slow future growth.
The Motley Fool July 11, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	The Carbs Fight Back The casual-dining industry holds up well early this summer season. Restaurant-stock investors? Feel free to consume the early good news.
The Motley Fool February 5, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Cheesecake's Rising Price hikes are, once again, on the menu at this restaurant. Will Cheesecake Factory goers buy it?
Fast Company July 2009	The Darden Menu Facts and figures on popular chain restaurant dining.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Hungry for Shares At some restaurants, a buyback can make the bottom line go a long way. Darden isn't the only restaurant company swallowing its own shares. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 8, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Don't EAT This! Restaurant operator Brinker gets a "Chili" reception after its revised profit forecast. Shares dipped 8% lower last night after the company warned that the current quarter wasn't exactly living up to expectations.
The Motley Fool August 17, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Surf's Up, Kona This Hawaiian-themed dining chain makes waves in the IPO market. Kona's shares were offered at $11 a pop. They opened at $13 and closed out the trading day at $12.70.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Applebee's Jab to the Ribs The chain will be taking a $2.3 million hit during the second quarter to cover an excess in its inventory of riblets. After the hit, which amounts to $0.02 a share, the company is projecting to earn between $0.33 and $0.34 per share.
Fast Company July 2009 Chuck Salter	Why America Is Addicted to Olive Garden Technology, savvy brand management, and a little bit of soul have made $6.7 billion Darden Restaurants the world's biggest casual-dining operation -- and it's still growing, even in tough times.