Increased breast feeding at Olive Garden result of improving business

[Renew Deal]

Olive Garden's neverending comeback

Not too long ago, investors and consumers were saying basta (Italian for enough) to the pasta at Olive Garden.

But the restaurant chain has staged a stunning turnaround in the past few months after a hedge fund took over and shook things up.

Darden Restaurants (DRI), the parent company of Olive Garden, reported solid earnings and sales Friday. The stock rose 4% to an all-time high on the news.

The stock is now up 40% since activist investment firm Starboard won control of the company's board in October and installed a new CEO.
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http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/20/investing/olive-garden-darden-earnings-stock/index.html

[LeftyMom]

1. My pit bull loves the bottomless bread sticks but they give her gas. nt

[Scootaloo]

3. She should switch to the cornflake-breaded chicken

[Bjorn Against]

2. I heard their new Corn Flake Chicken dish has been a big seller as well

[Scootaloo]

4. Jinx n/t

[Bjorn Against]

5. I did not even see your post until after I posted mine

Obviously we both know the truth however, Corn Flake covered chicken is a huge hit among breast feeding mothers with pet Pit Bulls.

[bravenak]

6. Only if they smoke E-Cigs and read Sports Illustrated!

[U4ikLefty]

9. ...while performing a circumcision.

[eppur_se_muova]

7. Which is cause, and which effect ?

4 out 5 babies who breastfeed recommend Olive Garden. That's bound to have an effect.

[PoliticAverse]

8. I credit all the DU Olive Garden mentions for this... n/t

[In_The_Wind]

11. Never underestimate the power of DU.

[NaturalHigh]

10. A DU Olive Garden thread on a weekend - AWESOME!

I've personally always liked Olive Garden. My whole family has, in fact.