Olive Garden loses its spot as top US casual dining restaurant after 7 years to resurgent chain
Briefly

Texas Roadhouse has claimed the title of America's top casual dining chain, surpassing longtime leader Olive Garden. In 2024, Texas Roadhouse reported a remarkable 14.7% increase in sales, totaling $5.5 billion, while Olive Garden’s sales growth was stagnated at just 0.8%. This ranking includes notable mentions like Chili's and LongHorn Steakhouse, which also experienced sales increases, unlike other chains facing declines. Despite promotional efforts, Olive Garden struggled to keep pace, indicating a shift in consumer preferences favoring Texas Roadhouse and similar establishments.
Texas Roadhouse's resurgence is attributed to a 14.7% sales increase, topping 2024 rankings of casual dining chains, outperforming Olive Garden which saw a mere 0.8% growth.
Despite Olive Garden’s attempts to boost sales with promotions, its growth was overshadowed by the rapid rise of Texas Roadhouse, marking a key shift in consumer preferences.
Read at New York Post
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