To successfully compete in the New Era, we know change is required, and we’re committed to thoughtful change. One of our most visible changes is the reshaping of our brand portfolio. Today, Darden’s portfolio is well-positioned to drive profitable market share growth and generate competitively superior returns for the next decade.

Adding Yard House^® to our Specialty Restaurant Group (SRG) provides us with greater exposure to new guests and new occasions. And it gives SRG the scale and scope to make an even more meaningful contribution to our sales and earnings growth going forward.

Yard House combines contemporary American cuisine based on chef-inspired recipes and ethnic flavors with a wide range of draft beers and other beverages in a stylish and energetic setting. It’s one of the most distinctive and exciting restaurant brands in America today, and has average unit volumes and returns on capital that are among the highest in the industry.