Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
NYSE: DRI · Real-Time Price · USD
212.79
+2.55 (1.21%)
At close: Feb 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
212.79
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Feb 11, 2026, 6:30 PM EST
Darden Restaurants Employees
Darden Restaurants had 197,124 employees as of May 25, 2025. The number of employees increased by 6,019 or 3.15% compared to the previous year.
Employees
197,124
Change (1Y)
6,019
Growth (1Y)
3.15%
Revenue / Employee
$63,800
Profits / Employee
$5,693
Market Cap
24.50B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2025 | 197,124 | 6,019 | 3.15% |
| May 26, 2024 | 191,105 | 3,721 | 1.99% |
| May 28, 2023 | 187,384 | 8,428 | 4.71% |
| May 29, 2022 | 178,956 | 22,073 | 14.07% |
| May 30, 2021 | 156,883 | -21,012 | -11.81% |
| May 31, 2020 | 177,895 | -6,619 | -3.59% |
| May 26, 2019 | 184,514 | 3,858 | 2.14% |
| May 27, 2018 | 180,656 | 1,927 | 1.08% |
| May 28, 2017 | 178,729 | 27,787 | 18.41% |
| May 29, 2016 | 150,942 | 2,050 | 1.38% |
| May 31, 2015 | 148,892 | -57,597 | -27.89% |
| May 25, 2014 | 206,489 | -89 | -0.04% |
| May 26, 2013 | 206,578 | 25,110 | 13.84% |
| May 27, 2012 | 181,468 | 3,088 | 1.73% |
| May 29, 2011 | 178,380 | 4,301 | 2.47% |
| May 30, 2010 | 174,079 | -4,613 | -2.58% |
| May 31, 2009 | 178,692 | 492 | 0.28% |
| May 25, 2008 | 178,200 | 21,700 | 13.87% |
| May 27, 2007 | 156,500 | -800 | -0.51% |
| May 28, 2006 | 157,300 | 7,200 | 4.80% |
| May 29, 2005 | 150,100 | 8,800 | 6.23% |
| May 30, 2004 | 141,300 | 600 | 0.43% |
| May 25, 2003 | 140,700 | 7,500 | 5.63% |
| May 26, 2002 | 133,200 | 4,300 | 3.34% |
| May 27, 2001 | 128,900 | 6,600 | 5.40% |
| May 28, 2000 | 122,300 | 5,600 | 4.80% |
| May 30, 1999 | 116,700 | 1,900 | 1.66% |
| May 31, 1998 | 114,800 | 218 | 0.19% |
| May 25, 1997 | 114,582 | -4,518 | -3.79% |
| May 26, 1996 | 119,100 | -5,600 | -4.49% |
| May 28, 1995 | 124,700 | 9,500 | 8.25% |
| May 29, 1994 | 115,200 | 12,600 | 12.28% |
| May 30, 1993 | 102,600 | 12,500 | 13.87% |
| May 31, 1992 | 90,100 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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DRI News
- 7 days ago - Bahama Breeze restaurant chain closing after nearly 30 years in business - New York Post
- 7 days ago - Bahama Breeze is closing all locations, but Olive Garden parent will convert some restaurants. See the full list - Fast Company
- 8 days ago - Bye-bye, Bahama Breeze: Olive Garden parent gives up on restaurant chain after years of struggles - Market Watch
- 8 days ago - Darden Stock Gains As It Plans To Close 14 Bahama Breeze Restaurants - Benzinga
- 8 days ago - Darden Restaurants Completes Exploration of Strategic Alternatives for Bahama Breeze - PRNewsWire
- 14 days ago - Darden Restaurants: Wonderful Business At A Below Average Price - Seeking Alpha
- 22 days ago - Darden Restaurants: Solid Execution, Working Strategies, And A More Durable Earnings Profile - Seeking Alpha
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