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For years,Olive Gardenhas dominated the chain restaurant category.

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Since 2018, the Italian-themed eaterie has continued expanding, opening new restaurants and increasing sales.

It also opened 26 new locations, a 4.1% change.

Olive Garden only experienced a 0.8% growth in sales in 2024, to $5.2 billion.

The storefront of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Manassas, Va.

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It opened 15 new restaurants, bringing its total footprint to 923, an increase of 1.7%.

It was a major comeback year for the brand, thanks to a new menu with added value.

Under his leadership, they added a $10.99 meal deal with an appetizer, entree, and beverage.

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