Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden Locations in Maine

This is just a heads-up for those in the Pine Tree State who love some good old-fashioned salad and breadsticks.

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Listen, we all love Olive Garden—what’s not to love? You get fantastic value with generous portions, a classy-ish atmosphere, and, of course, those breadsticks.

However, changes are on the horizon for Olive Garden locations in Maine, and they’ll be arriving sooner rather than later.

Maine has several Olive Garden locations, including Bangor, Augusta, Auburn, and South Portland. These restaurants are part of a nationwide chain with over 900 locations in more than 700 cities.

Changes are coming to Olive Garden, and they won't be limited to just Maine. All 900+ restaurants across the country will be undergoing these adaptations.

So, what changes are in store for Olive Garden restaurants in Maine and across the country?

Inflation is tough—we all feel it, and prices are on the rise everywhere. We all wish things weren't so expensive, but it seems there's no avoiding it right now.

Now, even Olive Garden is adjusting its prices, adding to the frustration.

During a recent earnings call, the parent company of Olive Garden, Darden Restaurants, announced plans to increase menu prices across all their restaurants. Specifically, Olive Garden's prices are expected to rise by 2% to 3%.

Interestingly, company officials acknowledged that their prices had actually been undervalued for the past five years, estimating they were about 20% lower than they should have been. This adjustment aims to better reflect the true value of their products going forward.

We’re not certain when these changes will take effect in our Pine Tree State, but we wanted to give you a heads-up that changes are coming.