Olive Garden just made a major change to their menu.
Recently, the chain added a new section to their menu called "Lighter Portions." The new dishes are currently being rolled out at Olive Gardens across the U.S., with the goal of being featured at all locations by the end of January.
During a Darden Restaurants earnings call on Thursday, Dec. 18, CEO Rick Cardenassaid meals in the "Lighter Portions" section have led to "a double-digit increase in affordability perceptions" for the restaurant chain, leading to "higher frequency among lighter portion guests."
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He also acknowledged that the smaller portions appeal to customers who are conscious of their diet amid growing usage of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro across the U.S.
“[Lighter Portions] just so happens to benefit the consumers that might want smaller portions that are on GLP-1 medications,” he added.
Cardenas also addressed the lack of marketing campaign for the new rollout.
“Currently, we’re not expecting, or we’re not thinking about marketing it to our guests,” he explained. “Because it’s doing pretty well on the menu the way it is.”
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Seven dishes are featured on the new section of menu, including fan-favorites like Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno and Fettuccine Alfredo.
What is the cost of a "Lighter Portions" meal?
Each dish is priced between $13 to $15. Regular entrees, on the other hand, typically range between $16 and $23.
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