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
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.
