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Darden Restaurants stock falls as Olive Garden reports slower growth
Olive Garden's same-store sales growth has slowed in recent quarters.
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McDonald’s bets $8.5 billion on a productivity makeover across more than 46,000 restaurants
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McDonald's plan leans on existing restaurants to drive growth as unit expansion slows.
Key facts
- Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:30:36 UTC.
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