In an increasingly fast-paced dining landscape, Darden Restaurants is under pressure to improve operational efficiency across its diverse portfolio, which includes Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and fine dining establishments like The Capital Grille.Darden Restaurants President and CEO Rick Cardenas acknowledged the need for speed during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Thursday (Sept. 19).“We operate in a very dynamic, competitive industry,” Cardenas said, highlighting that while full-service ...