As such, it’s not likely to attract as much analyst coverage as larger restaurant chains, such as Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI), whose market cap is $19.88 billion. In theearnings conference call Levin said the remodeled restaurants are all driving incremental comp sales. The restaurant industry is bouncing back strong from pandemic-era closures, as well as labor shortages and inflation that’s increasing their costs and squeezing customers’ budgets.