Great Team Members are our bread and honey butter

For people who aren't afraid to get a little flour on their hands

1979

founded in Arlington, Texas

180+

restaurants in 29 states…and growing

41+

million guests per year

16,000+

team members

50+

million croissants served annually

48+

million chicken tenders breaded by hand and served fresh annually

CREATE WOW!
EXPERIENCES

We are committed to making every team member and guest feel special

INSPIRE
GROWTH

We inspire growth in ourselves and each other

HEARD

We communicate clearly to ensure the message is acted on in the right way

FEEDBACK
MATTERS

We strengthen our team by asking for and offering honest feedback

RIGHT STUFF…
RIGHT WAY

We take accountability to ‘Step Up’ and align priorities and daily actions to deliver on Key Results

WELL
DONE

We appreciate and recognize excellent performance by actively promoting and sharing it with others

Community

Great Team Members are our bread and honey butter

Scratching Out Hunger

1in8

Americans are unsure of where their next meal will come from Source: Feeding America
  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen donates wholesome, unused food weekly to local food banks through our Harvest Program.
  • We average 8,500 pounds of food per month, resulting in over 7,000 homemade meals for those who need it most.

Darden Dimes

A prime example of our people-focused culture, Darden Dimes is completely funded by Team Members giving at least 10¢ per week to help build a safety net for their fellow coworkers.

  • This fund provides financial assistance to Team Members facing catastrophic and other emergency situations.
  • Many of our Team Members contribute more than a dime per week, helping to make a real difference in the lives of our Team Members when they need it most.
  • To date, Darden Dimes has provided more than $34.9 million in grant assistance to more than 83,000 Team Members.
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