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End of an era: Olive Garden no longer America’s top casual restaurant

Texas Roadhouse became the top casual dining chain in the U.S., surpassing Olive Garden in 2024, according to Technomic.
Texas Roadhouse's success stemmed from keeping prices below inflation and expanding with 26 new locations.
The Louisville-based steakhouse chain saw a 14.7% surge in U.S. Sales, reaching 664 restaurants nationwide.
Jerry Morgan, CEO of Texas Roadhouse, noted a strong start to 2025 and their 800th restaurant under construction.
Olive Garden, with 923 locations, experienced only 0.8% sales growth as they worked to retain budget-conscious diners.

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End of an era: Olive Garden no longer America’s top casual restaurant

After spending seven years as America's top casual restaurant, Olive Garden is no longer No. 1.Texas Roadhouse has displaced Olive Garden as America's leading casual restaurant, Restaurant Business Magazine reported, citing Technomic 500 data.According to Texas Roadhouse's latest investor report, the company generated nearly $5.4 billion in revenue in 2024, which is up 16% from the year earlier. In comparison, Olive Garden generated about $5.1 b…

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