Darden Restaurants is rolling out smaller-format versions of Yard House, its upscale casual restaurant chain known for its large draft beer menu, as it looks to reduce construction costs and expand into more locations.
Darden unveils smaller Yard House prototype to fuel growth
Lower-cost format expands site options for beer-focused restaurant chain
By Linda Moss
CoStar NewsSeptember 24, 2026 | 10:51 P.M.
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- Companies
- Darden Restaurants
Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Yard House
Accommodation and Food Services
- Olive Garden
Accommodation and Food Services
- The Capital Grille
Accommodation and Food Services
- LongHorn Steakhouse
Accommodation and Food Services
- Contacts
- Rick Cardenas
President and Chief Executive Officer, Darden Restaurants