Recipe Unlimited Corp. has acquired all eight Olive Garden locations in Canada from U.S.-based Darden Restaurants Inc. The financial terms of the deal, announced today, were not disclosed. Recipe Unlimited CEO Frank Hennessey sees significant growth potential for the Olive Garden brand in Canada and the deal includes exclusive rights for Recipe Unlimited to develop and operate new Olive Garden restaurants across the country.
Recipe Unlimited acquires all eight Olive Garden locations in Canada, plans to expand
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Recipe Unlimited Corp. has acquired all eight Olive Garden locations in Canada from U.S.-based Darden Restaurants Inc. The financial terms of the deal, announced today, were not disclosed. Recipe Unlimited CEO Frank Hennessey sees significant growth potential for the Olive Garden brand in Canada and the deal includes exclusive rights for Recipe Unlimited to develop and operate new Olive Garden restaurants across the country.
Trending- 1 Today (July 14, 2025): Deal announced.
- 2 Future: Timing of new Olive Garden locations to be announced as plans take shape.
- Recipe Unlimited now owns and will expand Olive Garden in Canada
- Darden Restaurants exits the Canadian Olive Garden market
What: Recipe Unlimited Corp. acquired all eight Olive Garden restaurant locations in Canada and exclusive rights to develop and operate new Olive Garden restaurants in Canada.
When: Announced today (July 14, 2025).
Where: Canada (specifically Vaughan, Ontario, for Recipe Unlimited's base).
Why: Recipe Unlimited CEO Frank Hennessey sees large growth potential for the Olive Garden brand across Canada.
How: Through a deal with U.S.-based Darden Restaurants Inc., which includes the acquisition of existing locations and a development agreement for future expansion.