Food Retailing / Supermarkets

Olive Garden Will Revamp More Than Half of its Fleet

400 Restuarants Will Ungergo a 'Farmhouse' Refresh

Published

13 years ago

April 1, 2011

VMSD Staff

As part of Olive Garden's (Orlando, Fla.) design approach to bring the inspiration of Italian Farmhouses, 400 of its 730 locations are planned to include new tables, chairs and booths created with rustic tones. Other updates include fresh window treatments, and new decor in the dinning room and bar area. Exterior updates are new paint, the installation of Cypress trees and a brick arch, and new front doors made from Tuscan-inspired stone.

The remodel has been executed in Texas locations.

In partnership between Darden Restaurants and Habitat for Humanity, Olive Garden will donate materials from the remodels to Habitat for Humanity ReStore resale outlets.

MasterClass: ‘Re-Sparkling’ Retail: Using Store Design to Build Trust, Faith and Brand Loyalty

HOW CAN WE EMPOWER and inspire senior leaders to see design as an investment for future retail growth? This session, led by retail design expert Ian Johnston from Quinine Design, explores how physical stores remain unmatched in the ability to build trust, faith, and loyalty with your customers, ultimately driving shareholder value.

Presented by:
Ian Johnston
Founder and Creative Director, Quinine Design