Who owns LongHorn Steakhouse?
LongHorn Steakhouse is owned by Darden (the United States, NYSE: DRI), which has owned the brand since 1 October 2007.[1] LongHorn Steakhouse was founded in 1981 in the United States and was independent until 2007.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Darden Restaurants, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1981–2007)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Orlando, Florida
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1981
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Casual dining › Casual dining restaurants
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: DRI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse was founded in Atlanta in 1981 and serves steak at prices below the upmarket chains. Darden acquired it with RARE Hospitality in 2007, and it has since grown faster than any other brand in the group. Its restaurants are styled after Texas roadhouses, and the chain now has more than five hundred and fifty locations across the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of LongHorn Steakhouse?
The parent company of LongHorn Steakhouse is Darden, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is LongHorn Steakhouse American?
Yes. LongHorn Steakhouse originated in the United States in 1981 and its owner, Darden, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Darden owned LongHorn Steakhouse?
Darden has owned LongHorn Steakhouse since 1 October 2007.
Who owned LongHorn Steakhouse before Darden?
LongHorn Steakhouse was an independent company from its founding in 1981 until Darden acquired it in 2007.
Is LongHorn Steakhouse still owned by Darden?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, LongHorn Steakhouse 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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