Darden owns a handful of restaurant companies including and The Capital Grill.
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The company that owns Olive Garden just placed a $780 million bet on a tiny restaurant chain
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen just got a new owner.
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Cheddar's is a smaller chain with just 165 locations — about one sixth the size of Olive Garden — in 28 states including
The Monte Cristo features smoked ham and turkey, two cheeses, and raspberry preserves in bread that's battered and fried and dusted with powdered sugar.
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In reviews, customers say the portions are hefty, the prices are reasonable, and the service is reliable.
Cheddar's was previously owned by private equity firms L Catterton and Oak Investment partners.
It will likely expand under Darden's ownership.
In a release announcing the purchase, Darden highlighted Cheddar's "significant growth opportunities in new and existing markets."
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