Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), owner of the Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse brands, recently announced solid operating results through late August. "I am pleased with the performance of all our brands in what remains a challenging inflationary and uncertain macroeconomic environment," CEO Rick Cardenas told investors. Cash flow was similarly strong, allowing Darden to continue investing in new restaurant launches, marketing, and other long-term growth initiatives.