Darden Restaurants, Inc. Is the turnaround happening?
Keywords
corporate turnaround, financial evaluation, Darden Restaurants, turnaround management, strategy, operational rebound
Abstract
This case study discusses the recent strategic turnaround of the largest casual U.S. restaurant corporation, Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:DRI). It explores the various reasons for a sharp decline in Darden's growth and disappointing operational performance in recent years. It also examines the strategic measures taken by newly formed executive board for the company's operational rebound. This case further details the implementation of the revival plan by performing a critical longitudinal financial assessment. Lastly, the company's turnaround efforts and future prospects to re-energize its brands in the market are discussed.
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Document Type
Article
Language
English
Source Title
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Cases
Volume
6
Issue
1
Copyright Status
Unknown
College
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
STARS Citation
Kizildag, Murat; Okumus, Fevzi; and Murphy, Kevin S., "Darden Restaurants, Inc. Is the turnaround happening?" (2017). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 701.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/701