Who owns Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is owned by Darden (the United States, NYSE: DRI), which has owned the brand since 24 April 2017.[1] Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen was founded in 1979 in the United States and was independent until 2017.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Darden Restaurants, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1979–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Orlando, Florida
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1979
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Casual dining › Casual dining restaurants
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: DRI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen serves American comfort food prepared on site rather than reheated, which is unusual at its price point. Darden acquired the chain in 2017 for $780 million. The chain was founded in Texas in 1979 and had grown to more than a hundred and fifty restaurants by the time Darden bought it, mostly across the American south and midwest.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
The parent company of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is Darden, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American?
Yes. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen originated in the United States in 1979 and its owner, Darden, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Darden owned Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
Darden has owned Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen since 24 April 2017.
Who owned Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen before Darden?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen was an independent company from its founding in 1979 until Darden acquired it in 2017.
Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen still owned by Darden?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is still owned by Darden. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Darden Restaurants, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-07-24 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 24 July 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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