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With lawmakers poised to make big budget cuts, tax-break for Darden Restaurants quietly advances
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Jason Garcia, Orlando Sentinel TALLAHASSEE — Darden Restaurants is lobbying the Florida Legislature for a tax break that would save the company as much as $5 million a year in sales taxes even as lawmakers weigh deep spending cuts to public... -
Citing “revelations,” committee delays vote on Darden tax break
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelA hearing on a bill that would give Darden Restaurants a tax break of up to $5 million per year was postponed Wednesday, after the sponsor asked for more time to address recent questions about the legislation. Rep. Chris Dorworth, R-Lake Mary, asked the... -
Boosters try to salvage Darden tax break
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelDarden Restaurants and its supporters in the Florida Legislature are attempting to salvage a multimillion-dollar tax break for the company by reworking the measure to ensure that some other businesses could also benefit from the tax savings. Boosters have... -
House approves delayed version of Darden tax break
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWithout any debate, the Florida House of Representatives late this afternoon unanimously approved a bill that would expand a tax break for Darden Restaurants. The measure is designed to help Darden, which hasn’t been able to claim the full value... -
Blood donations needed: Blood centers offering $20 gift card to donors
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelHere's some incentive to give blood before Jan. 9 — a $20 gift card to Darden Restaurants. Because blood is historically in short supply in January, Florida’s Blood Centers is asking donors to go to the center's branch loc... -
Darden Restaurants pays rent to itself and saves on taxes
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelOrlando-based Darden Restaurants has cut its corporate taxes in some states by renting restaurants from itself, using a strategy that has led to challenges and millions of dollars in back taxes for some other big companies. The owner of chains... -
LongHorn Steakhouse wants a cut of steak-knife business for Father's Day
Lots of restaurants have Father's Day specials this weekend, but LongHorn Steakhouse is trying something a little different: It's selling steak-knife sets. The restaurants are selling sets of four knives with the LongHorn logo for $29.99 apiece. The...
Tags: Darden Concepts, Inc., Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Lifestyle and Leisure, Steaks
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LongHorn executive VP to become Ruby Tuesday president
Todd Burrowes, executive vice president of operations for LongHorn Steakhouse, has left to become president of the Ruby Tuesday chain. Burrowes will also be chief operating officer of Tennessee-based Ruby Tuesday Inc. LongHorn Steakhouse is owned by...
Tags: Red Lobster, Darden Concepts, Inc., Corporate Officers, Ruby Tuesday Incorporated, Orlando Restaurants
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Tasty dining deals from Panda Express, Starbucks, CPK and more
Sun SentinelIt's time for Tasty Tuesday! Check our delicious list of offers and coupons for free eats so you can save some dough on dining this week. Panda Express: Free Samurai Surf & Turf with coupon; expires Wednesday. Starbucks: $2 Starbucks Refreshers...Tags: Olive Garden, Starbucks Corp., Lifestyle and Leisure, IKEA, Foods and Beverages
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Darden missteps, 'Obamacare' flap dent Olive Garden owner's profit
Darden Restaurants Inc.’s second quarter was far from appetizing, as the owner of Olive Garden and Red Lobster watched its net income plunge 37%. The Orlando, Fla., restaurant company saw the sour numbers coming. Earlier in December, citing a...
Tags: Red Lobster, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Restaurants, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Darden Concepts, Inc.
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LongHorn Steakhouse opens up in Hampton
A new steak house has opened on the Peninsula. LongHorn Steakhouse is now serving in the midtown section of Hampton across from Peninsula Town Center. The chain specializes in a wide variety of grilled steaks, including its signature 18-ounce bone-in...
Tags: Peninsula Town Center, Lifestyle and Leisure, Steaks, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants
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Olive Garden opens in Martinsburg
richardb@herald-mail.comThe second Olive Garden restaurant to open in a week in the Tri-State area began serving lunch Monday at the chain’s newest restaurant at 891 Foxcroft Ave. Brandon Wicks, general manager, was busy making sure his wait staff, chefs, kitchen...Tags: Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Salads, Lifestyle and Leisure, Employees
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