Key Takeaways Darden Restaurants posts 4.2% same-restaurant sales growth, beating the industry by 540 basis points.DRI boosts traffic with menu innovation like Olive Garden's lighter portions and targeted promotions.Darden Restaurants faces margin pressure from inflation, rising costs and weather disruptions.Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) continues to benefit from solid same-restaurant sales momentum, driven by strong operational execution and guest-focused initiatives. Growth was supported by menu enhancem ...