This sales growth combined with the business model improvements at Olive Garden helped drive a segment profit margin increase of 320 basis points even while offsetting elevated inflation. Darden Restaurants, inc (NYSE: DRI) Q2 2022 Earnings Call Dec 17, 2021, 8:30 a.m. Our ongoing success navigating the pandemic is a testament to the power of our strategy, driven by our back to basics operating philosophy and the strength of our four competitive advantages.