Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Number of restaurant acquired
Number Of Restaurants Acquired
Number Of Restaurants Acquired
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Federal
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Domestic Federal [Member]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Carring Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Derivatives
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
Realized Gain (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction, before Tax
Common stock and surplus, no par value. Authorized 500.0 shares; issued 114.1 and 117.0 shares, respectively; outstanding 114.1 and 117.0 shares, respectively
Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital
Accrued payroll
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
FICA Tax Tip Credit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
RETIREMENT PLANS
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Loss contingency accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
LEASES
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Deferred (principally U.S.):
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Insurance-related
Accrued Insurance, Current
2027
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Noncancelable lease commitments, operating leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due, Noncancelable
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due, Noncancelable
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Number of locations closed
Number Of Location Closures
Number Of Location Closures
Miscellaneous
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Equity-settled performance-based restricted stock units
Performance Stock Units, Equity Settled [Member]
Performance Stock Units, Equity Settled [Member]
Franchisor Disclosure [Domain]
Franchisor Disclosure [Domain]
Lease liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Lease, Liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Lease, Liability
Bahama Breeze Brand
Other Operating Segment, Bahama Breeze Brand [Member]
Other Operating Segment, Bahama Breeze Brand
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Land, buildings and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Tax credits:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
FICA taxes paid on tips subject to tax credit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, FICA Taxes Paid on Tips Subject to Tax Credit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, FICA Taxes Paid on Tips Subject to Tax Credit, Amount
Foreign tax effects:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Acquired deferred gift card revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase (Decrease) for Contract Acquired in Business Combination
Schedule of Capitalized Software Costs And Related Accumulated Amortization
Schedule Of Capitalized Software Costs And Related Accumulated Amortization [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capitalized Software Costs and Related Accumulated Amortization [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
IMPAIRMENTS AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS, NET
Asset, Impairment [Text Block]
Outstanding beginning of period (in shares)
Outstanding end of period (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Domestic State and Local, Other [Member]
Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Current
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Effect of cross-border tax laws
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Cross-Border Tax Effect, Percent
Shares granted (in shares)
Units granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Definite-lived intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Cash received from employees who acquired shares under ESPP
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Percentage of capital stock
Percentage Of Capital Stock
Percentage of Capital Stock
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Axis]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Axis]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Asset, Excluding Intangible Asset and Goodwill, Impairment and Disposal [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
6.300% senior notes due October 2033
6.300% Senior Notes Due October 2033 [Member]
6.300% Senior Notes Due October 2033
Revenue Recognition and Unearned Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability, Current
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Basic net earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Debt instrument term
Debt Instrument, Term
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Asset, Including Goodwill
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Asset, Including Goodwill
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Fair market value on grant date
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Hedged Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Hedged Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Definite-lived intangible liabilities
Finite-Lived Intangible Liabilities, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Liabilities, Gross
Other adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Operating lease liabilities - current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
FICA Tax Tip Credit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, FICA Tip Credit, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, FICA Tip Credit, Percent
Adjustment to basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Adjustment Rate
Debt Instrument, Adjustment Rate
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Purchases of land, buildings and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred
Schedule of Preliminary Allocation of the Purchase Price
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed [Table Text Block]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Schedule of Amortization Expense Associated With Capitalized Software And Other Definite Lived Intangibles
Schedule Of Amortization Expense Related To Capitalized Software And Other Finite-Lived Intangibles [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amortization Expense Related To Capitalized Software And Other Indefinite Lived Intangibles [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Other, Amount
Diluted net earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Cash flows - operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Franchise
Franchise [Member]
Impairments and disposal of assets, net
Impairments and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net
Impairments and disposal of assets, net
Less impairments and disposal of assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Weighted-Average Discount Rate
Leases, Weighted Average Discount Rate [Abstract]
Leases, Weighted Average Discount Rate [Abstract]
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation period of buildings and equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Useful Life
2028
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Dividends declared
Dividends
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
2030
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced [Member]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Segment profit
Segment profit
Gross Profit
Less imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Stock-based compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Quoted Prices in Active Market for Identical Assets (Liabilities) (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Capitalized software
Software, Internally Developed [Member]
Total
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Effect of diluted stock-based compensation (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, ESPP And Other Plans
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, ESPP And Other Plans
Net change in right-of-use assets mainly due to lease modifications resulting in reclassification of leases from operating to finance
Right-Of-Use Asset, Reclassification Of Operating Lease To Finance Lease, Net
Right-Of-Use Asset, Reclassification Of Operating Lease To Finance Lease, Net
Net unamortized gain arising during period, including amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss, net of taxes of $0.2, $0.2, and $0.6, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Compensation and employee benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Property Lease Guarantee
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less), and Goodwill
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Asset, Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Asset, Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Outstanding balance under debt agreement
Long-Term Line of Credit
Food and beverage
Food and Beverage [Member]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
2030
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Gift card sales
Retail Outlet Gift Card Sales [Member]
Retail Outlet Gift Card Sales [Member]
6.000% senior notes due August 2035
6.000% Senior Notes Due August 2035 [Member]
Six Point Zero Zero Zero Percent Senior Notes Due August 2035 [Member]
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Restricted cash included in prepaid and other current assets
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent
Building
Building [Member]
Loss contingency, maximum estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Exercisable (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
FICA Tax Tip Credit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, FICA Tip Credit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, FICA Tip Credit, Amount
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash flows - investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Entity Voluntary Filer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options granted
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Lease payments, not yet commenced, real estate leases
Operating Lease, Liability, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Number Of Real Estates Leases
Operating Lease, Liability, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Number Of Real Estates Leases
Land, Buildings and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Policy Text Block]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Table]
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Table]
Business Combination [Table]
Business Combination [Table]
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Buildings
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Total operating costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Thereafter
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Total stock unit liability
Deferred Compensation Share-Based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Debt instrument, interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Total stockholders’ equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Noncurrent
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Audit Information [Abstract]
Audit Information
Fair Value, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill, Measurement Period Adjustment
Schedule of Darden Stock Unit Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Interest, net
Less interest, net
Total
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan
Amounts payable to highly compensated employees under non-qualified deferred compensation plan
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current
Anti-dilutive stock-based compensation awards (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Noncancelable lease commitments, finance leases
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due, Noncancelable
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due, Noncancelable
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Tax provision at the U.S. federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Net cash used in discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operation
Designated
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Finance lease liabilities - non-current
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Amount
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Fair Value and Related Assumptions for Stock-Based Compensation
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Options
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Current
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Total future lease commitments
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Lease liabilities - current
Lease Liabilities, Current
Lease Liabilities, Current
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivatives, Reporting of Derivative Activity [Policy Text Block]
Unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Season’s 52
Seasons 52 [Member]
Seasons 52 [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Total assets
Segment assets
Assets
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest Expense on Income Tax Expense (Benefits)
Schedule Of Interest Expense On Income Tax Expense (Benefits) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income Expense on Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Tax Effects on Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of unrecognized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrecognized Gain (Loss) On Derivatives, Tax, Portion Attributable To Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrecognized Gain (Loss) On Derivatives, Tax, Portion Attributable To Parent
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Table
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Activations
Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase From Cash Receipts
Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase From Cash Receipts
Weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Foreign tax effects:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
PEO
PEO [Member]
2028
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Disposal Group, Disposed of Other than by Sale, Not Discontinued Operation, Abandonment
Disposal Group, Disposed of Other than by Sale, Not Discontinued Operation, Abandonment [Member]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Operating lease liabilities - non-current
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Revolving Credit Agreement
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Short-term investments
Money Market Funds [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Number of shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Net earnings (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accrued payroll
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Amortization expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Amortization Expense
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Sales
Sales
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Restaurant expenses
Service, Other [Member]
Buildings and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Chuy’s
Chuy's Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Chuy's Holdings, Inc.
LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse Segment [Member]
LongHorn Steakhouse [Member]
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
State and Local Income Taxes (Net of Federal Benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, ESPP And Other Plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, ESPP And Other Plans
Darden stock units
Darden Stock Units [Member]
Darden Stock Units [Member]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Current stock unit liability
Deferred Compensation Share-Based Arrangements, Liability, Current
Foreign
Income Tax Paid, Foreign, after Refund Received
Schedule of Maturities of Financing Lease Liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount [Abstract]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Table]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Table]
Olive Garden
Olive Garden Segment [Member]
Olive Garden [Member]
ACQUISITION OF CHUY’S
Business Combination [Text Block]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Schedule of Performance Stock Unit Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-Based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Excluding Capitalized Software
Other definite-lived intangibles
Intangible Assets Excluding Capitalized Software [Member]
Intangible Assets Excluding Capitalized Software
Impairment charges
Asset, Impairment Loss
Temporarily increased maximum consolidated leverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio, Temporary Maximum Upon Triggering Event
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio, Temporary Maximum Upon Triggering Event
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Darden stock units
Stock Units [Member]
Stock Units [Member]
Equity forwards
Forward Contracts [Member]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
California
CALIFORNIA
Franchisor Disclosure [Axis]
Franchisor Disclosure [Axis]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Land, buildings and equipment accrued but unpaid
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Defined contribution plan, expense recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Tax provision at the U.S. federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Other current liabilities
Total
Other Liabilities, Current
Public Float
Entity Public Float
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Federal
Income Tax Paid, Federal, before Refund Received
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Purchases of capitalized software and other assets
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, before Accumulated Amortization
Entity Operated Units, Third Parties
Entity Operated Units, Third Parties [Member]
Entity Operated Units, Third Parties
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Federal tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
(Increase) Decrease in trust-owned life insurance value
(Increase) Decrease in Trust-Owned Life Insurance Value
(Increase) Decrease in Trust-Owned Life Insurance Value
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Amortization of leased assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]
Vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Exercisable weighted average remaining contractual life
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Schedule of Fair Values Of Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent [Abstract]
Interest on lease liabilities
Imputed interest on finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Expected option life (in years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Reductions to tax positions due to statute expiration
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Future amortization expense, year one
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year One
Repurchases of common stock, inclusive of applicable excise taxes (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio, Maximum
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio, Maximum
Total consolidated income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation
Fair value hedge
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Repurchases of common stock, inclusive of applicable excise taxes
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of year
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Redemptions and breakage
Contract With Customer, Liability, Redemptions And Breakage
Contract With Customer, Liability, Redemptions And Breakage
All-cash transaction consideration
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Future amortization expense, year two
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Two
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
2027
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Deferred revenues
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Repurchases of common stock, inclusive of applicable excise taxes
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Interest rate related
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Retained earnings (deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Number of reporting units
Goodwill, Reporting Unit, Number
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Units granted/canceled performance impact (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Performance Impact Of Grants And Forfeitures In Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Performance Impact Of Grants And Forfeitures In Period
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Operating lease expense
Operating Lease, Cost
Dividend yield
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Receivables, Net
Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal 2026 Adjustments
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments [Abstract]
Entity Operated Units, Joint Venture
Entity Operated Units, Joint Venture [Member]
Entity Operated Units, Joint Venture
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Variable lease expense
Variable Lease, Cost
Stock options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Trust-Owned Life Insurance
Life Settlement Contracts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, Asia And Middle East
Canada ,Latin America, Caribbean, Asia And Middle East [Member]
Canada ,Latin America, Caribbean, Asia And Middle East
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Sales and other taxes
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Domain]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Domain]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets
Future amortization expense, year three
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Three
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding, beginning balance
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding, ending balance
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Property, Plant, and Equipment, after Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, after Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Domain]
Schedule of Components of Earnings Before Income Tax And Provision For Income Taxes
Schedule Of Components Of Earnings Before Income Tax And Provision For Income Taxes [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Earnings Before Income Tax and Provision for Income Taxes [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Preferred stock, no par value. Authorized 25.0 shares; none issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Food and Beverage Costs
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Impairments and Disposal of Assets
Impairments And Disposal Of Assets [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Impairments and Disposal of Assets [Table]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Prepaid income taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Schedule of Allocation of Total Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Total Income Tax Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Total Income Tax Expense [Table Text Block]
Fair value of non-financial assets
Non-Financial Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Non-Financial Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
2031
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Restaurant labor
Cost, Direct Labor
Name
Measure Name
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Other Business
Other Operating Segment [Member]
Debt Instruments [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, required minimum age
Defined Benefit Plan, Required Minimum Age
Defined Benefit Plan, Required Minimum Age
Percentage of employer contribution
Defined Benefit Plan, Employer Contribution, Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Employer Contribution, Percentage
U.S.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Number of restaurants
Number of Restaurants
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Schedule of Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated
Segment Reporting, Reconciliation of Profit (Loss) by Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization on buildings and equipment
Less depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Term SOFR
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts and Financing Receivables [Table]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
2031
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Fine Dining
Fine Dining Segment [Member]
Fine Dining Segment [Member]
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Food and beverage costs and restaurant expenses
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Other
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Net earnings
Net earnings
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Location, Statement of Financial Position, Balance [Axis]
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $2.9, $0.8, and $1.7, respectively
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax
Losses from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
4.550% Senior Notes Due 2029
4.550% Senior Notes Due 2029 [Member]
4.550% Senior Notes Due 2029
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Exercisable weighted average exercise price per share (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, net
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Earnings from continuing operations
Earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Sale of Olive Garden Canada gift card balances
Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase (Decrease) For Contracts Disposed Of By Sale
Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase (Decrease) For Contracts Disposed Of By Sale
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill And Trademark Balances
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
New Jersey
NEW JERSEY
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Total lease liabilities
Lease, Liability
Lease, Liability
Acquisition and related integration efforts incurred expenses
Business Combination, Acquisition-Related Cost, Expense
Revenue recognition term
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Insurance Accruals
Insurance Accruals Policy [policy Text Block]
Insurance Accruals Policy [policy Text Block]
Bahama Breeze Brand
Bahama Breeze Brand [Member]
Bahama Breeze Brand
Shares
Units
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Schedule of Components of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Net reductions due to settlements with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Service period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Proceeds from (repayment of) commercial paper, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Changes in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current liabilities:
Other Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Principal payments on finance leases, net
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Total (benefit) expense
Interest On Income Taxes Expense (Benefit)
Interest On Income Taxes Expense (Benefit)
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Assets under finance leases
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Amortization
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille [Member]
The Capital Grille [Member]
Foreign currency adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Tax credits:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount [Abstract]
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment
Segment Reporting, Long-Lived Asset, Expenditure for Addition
Notional Values
Derivative, Notional Amount
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
2030
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Schedule of Cash Paid for Income Taxes, Net of Refunds
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Trademarks
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Shares vested (in shares)
Units vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Percent of fair market value, common stock purchased by employees
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Percentage Of Fair Market Value Common Stock
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Percentage Of Fair Market Value Common Stock
State
Income Tax Paid, State and Local, after Refund Received [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, gross
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Accumulated amortization
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Accumulated Amortization
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Right-of-use assets obtained
Business Combination, Recognized Assets Acquired, Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Business Combination, Recognized Assets Acquired, Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Maximum borrowing available under the credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Less current portion:
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
State loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Continuing Operation
Expiring Tax Credits
Expiring Tax Credits [Member]
Expiring Between 2019 and 2039 [Member]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Adopted and Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unearned revenues
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Losses on replacement of equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Schedule of Components Of Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Trademark
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt less unamortized discount and issuance costs
Long-Term Debt
LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Text Block]
Prepaid/accrued income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Cash flows from changes in current assets and liabilities
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Equity [Text Block]
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share)
Options granted (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average grant date fair value per unit (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
4.350% senior notes due October 2027
4.350% Senior Notes Due October 2027 [Member]
4.350% Senior Notes Due October 2027
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Units granted/canceled performance impact (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Performance Impact Of Grants And Forfeitures In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Performance Impact Of Grants And Forfeitures In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Shares available for issuance (in shares)
Shares available for purchase by employees (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Finance lease right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Schedule of Components Of Land, Buildings And Equipment, Net
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Cash flows - discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Other accrued taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Property and Other Taxes Payable
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Schedule of Components of Lease Assets and Liabilities
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Cash Flow, Lessee [Abstract]
Cash Flow, Lessee [Abstract]
Non-cash investing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Benefit Plan Funding Position
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Gross
6.800% senior notes due October 2037
6.800% Senior Notes Due October 2037 [Member]
Six Point Eight Zero Zero Percent Senior Notes Due October 2037 [Member]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Equity interest acquired
Business Combination, Voting Equity Interest Acquired, Percentage
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Capitalized software and other assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense
Receivables, net
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Land, buildings and equipment, net
Land, buildings and equipment, net
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
FICA taxes paid on tips subject to tax credit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, FICA Taxes Paid on Tips Subject to Tax Credit, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, FICA Taxes Paid on Tips Subject to Tax Credit, Percent
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Noncurrent stock unit liability
Deferred Compensation Share-Based Arrangements, Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Stock repurchase program, cumulative shares retired (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Cumulative Shares Retired
Stock Repurchase Program, Cumulative Shares Retired
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Annual fundings
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Standby letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Discontinued Operation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Total future lease commitments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Outstanding beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Restaurant impairments
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation [Abstract]
Pre-Opening Expenses
Pre Opening Expenses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pre Opening Expenses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting [Text Block]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Fair value of potential payments discounted at pre-tax cost of capital related to guarantee obligations
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Investment authorized
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Investment Authorized
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Investment Authorized
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Weighted average remaining contractual life outstanding
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Surety Bond And Other Payments
Surety Bond And Other Payments [Member]
Surety Bond And Other Payments [Member]
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Useful Life
Operating lease liabilities - non-current
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Operating Lease, Liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Operating Lease Liabilities
Trademarks and other acquisition related intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Share repurchase program, authorized amount
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Common Stock And Surplus
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Total
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Unamortized discount and issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Restaurant brand conversion, time period
Restaurant Brand Conversion, Time Period
Restaurant Brand Conversion, Time Period
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unearned revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Risk-free interest rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Outstanding beginning of period (in shares)
Outstanding end of period (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Present value of lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination [Domain]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Schedule of Restricted Stock And Options To Purchase Shares Of Common Stock Excluded From Calculation Of Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Workers Compensation And General Liabilities Accrued
Workers Compensation And General Liabilities Accrued [Member]
Workers compensation and general liabilities accrued [Member]
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination [Axis]
Effect of cross-border tax laws
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Cross-Border Tax Effect, Amount
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Entity Operated Units
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Employee benefits
Other Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Adjustments to interest rates on debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Schedule of Components Of Interest
Components Of Interest [Table Text Block]
Components Of Interest [Table Text Block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Marketing expenses
Marketing
Marketing Expense
Total land, buildings and equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Table]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Table]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Table
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Less amortization associated with assets under finance leases
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization
Benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Additional shares authorized (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock option exercises (in shares)
Options exercised (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Tax benefit from discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Other foreign jurisdictions
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Foreign, Other [Member]
Shares granted (in dollars per share)
Units granted (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Accrued taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability
Shares canceled (in dollars per share)
Units canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Other, Percent
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Cash and Cash Equivalent
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Options canceled (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Credit card receivables
Credit Card Receivable [Member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Change in current assets and liabilities
Change in current assets and liabilities
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Losses from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Aggregate cumulative translation gains (losses)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings from continuing operations to cash flows:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
2029
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Cash flows - financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Interest income
Other Interest and Dividend Income
Other adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
State
Income Tax Paid, State and Local, after Refund Received
Gift Card
Gift Card [Member]
Gift Card [Member]
4.550% senior notes due October 2029
4.550% Senior Notes Due October 2029 [Member]
4.550% Senior Notes Due October 2029
A&R 2015 Plan
A&R 2015 Plan [Member]
A&R 2015 Plan
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Stock option exercises
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Options canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Interest receivable on accrued refunds
Interest Receivable On Income Tax Refunds Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest Receivable On Expected Income Tax Refunds Accrued
State
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Domestic State and Local [Member]
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other, net
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Segment Reporting [Table]
Segment Reporting [Table]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Depository accounts
Cash [Member]
Schedule of Components of Lease Expenses and Cash Flow Information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Interest recorded on unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Yard House
Yard House USA, Inc [Member]
Yard House USA, Inc [Member]
Lease payments, not yet commenced
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Deferred income taxes
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Deferred Tax Liability
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Deferred Tax Liability
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Commitment and Contigencies [Table]
Commitment and Contigencies [Table]
Commitment and Contigencies [Table]
Schedule of Costs And Accumulated Amortization Of Acquired Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Table Text Block]
Eddie V’s
Eddie Vs Prime Seafood [Member]
Eddie Vs Prime Seafood [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Income taxes, net of refunds
Income Tax Paid, after Refund Received
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Finance lease liabilities - current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Less unamortized discount and issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of unrecognized gains and losses on derivatives, net of taxes of $(0.6), $(1.0), and $9.4, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrecognized Gain (Loss) On Derivatives, Net Of Tax, Portion Attributable To Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrecognized Gain (Loss) On Derivatives, Net Of Tax, Portion Attributable To Parent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
2029
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Document Type
Document Type
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Reductions related to prior-year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Total lease assets, net
Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Exercisable aggregate intrinsic value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Deferred gift card discounts
Contract With Customer Liability, Accumulated Allowance For Discounts, Current
Contract With Customer Liability, Accumulated Allowance For Discounts, Current
Number of restaurant brand conversions
Number of Restaurant Brand Conversions
Number of Restaurant Brand Conversions
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Deferred franchise fees - non-current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Postretirement Benefits Plan
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Canada
CANADA
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Additions related to current-year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
4.550% senior notes due February 2048
4.550% Senior Notes Due In February 2048 [Member]
Four Point Five Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due In February 2048 [Member]
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Future amortization expense, year four
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Four
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Schedule of Restricted Stock and RSU Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Other
Other Asset Impairment Charges And Other Impacts
Other Asset Impairment Charges And Other Impacts
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments, Excluding Incentives
Finance Lease, Principal Payments, Excluding Incentives
Schedule of Depreciation And Amortization Expense From Continuing Operations
Schedule Of Depreciation And Amortization Expense From Continuing Operations Related To Land, Buildings And Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization Expense from Continuing Operations Related to Land, Buildings and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Prior Plans
Prior Plans [Member]
Prior Plans [Member]
Cash paid during the fiscal year for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Employer contribution, per dollar
Defined Benefit Plan Employer Contribution, Per Dollar Contributed By Participants
Defined Benefit Plan Employer Contribution, Per Dollar Contributed By Participants
PEO Name
PEO Name
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Cash acquired from acquisition
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Axis]
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Debt covenant, maximum total debt to total capitalization ratio
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
4.350% Senior Notes Due 2027
4.350% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
4.350% Senior Notes Due 2027
Income tax benefits
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Options exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Assets Acquired, Asset Including Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Assets Acquired, Asset Including Goodwill
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Losses from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Total lease expense
Lease, Cost
Land
Land
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee Stock [Member]
Schedule of Notional and Fair Values of Derivative Contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Net earnings (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Definite-lived intangible liabilities, net of accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Liabilities, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Liabilities, Net
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Changes in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Commodity contracts
Commodities futures, swaps & options
Commodity Contract [Member]
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Advertising
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Disposal (gains) losses
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Expected volatility of stock
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Defined contribution plan, annual contributions per employee, percent
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent
Foreign
Income Tax Paid, Foreign, after Refund Received [Abstract]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Liquor Licenses
Liquor Licenses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Liquor Licenses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Liabilities, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Liabilities, Accumulated Amortization
Defined benefit plan, minimum period to perform service requirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Minimum Period To Perform Service Requirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Minimum Period To Perform Service Requirement
Unearned revenues
Total
Contract With Customer, Liability, Net Of Discounts, Current
Contract With Customer, Liability, Net Of Discounts, Current
Capitalized Software Costs and Other Definite-Lived Intangibles
Capitalized Software Costs And Other Definite-Lived Intangibles [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Software Costs And Other Definite-Lived Intangibles [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Net of tax acquisition and related integration efforts incurred expenses
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs, Expense, Net Of Tax
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs, Expense, Net Of Tax
Schedule of Receivables From Various Parties
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Schedule of Recognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block]
Buildings and Equipment
Buildings And Equipment [Member]
Buildings And Equipment [Member]
Future amortization expense, year five
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Five
Pre-opening costs
Pre-opening costs
Less pre-opening costs
Pre-Opening Costs
Shares canceled (in shares)
Units canceled (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Stock repurchase program, cumulative shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Cumulative Shares Repurchased
Stock repurchase program cumulative shares repurchased.
General and administrative expenses
Less general and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Renewal period of lease arrangements
Renewal Period Of Lease Arrangements
Renewal Period Of Lease Arrangements
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Receivables, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Goodwill
Goodwill [Member]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous [Member]
Miscellaneous [Member]
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Foreign Exchange Forwards
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalent [Table]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
2031
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Maximum terms of awards
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Maximum Terms
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Maximum Terms
Lease assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Liability, Current
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Liability, Current
Director compensation program/other
Director Compensation Program Other [Member]
Director Compensation Program/Other [Member]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Options granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Finance lease expense
Finance Leases
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Not designated
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Gift cards breakage redemption period
Revenue Recognition, Gift Card Breakage, Redemption Period
Revenue Recognition, Gift Card Breakage, Redemption Period
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Net operating loss, credit and charitable contribution carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Charitable Contribution, And Tax Credit Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Charitable Contribution, And Tax Credit Carryforwards
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Shares vested (in dollars per share)
Units vested (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
North America
North America [Member]
Income tax expense
Earnings from continuing operations
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Ruth’s Chris
Ruth’s Chris
Ruth’s Chris Steak House [Member]
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Change in other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) In Other Operating Capital
Increase (Decrease) In Other Operating Capital
Deferred income taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Deferred Tax Liability
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Cash received from option exercises
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Liability
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Liability
Schedule of Contract with Customer
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Federal Funds Rate
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Derivative Assets
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Interest recorded on income tax receivables
Income Tax Receivable, Interest On Income Taxes Expense
Income Tax Receivable, Interest On Income Taxes Expense
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
3.850% senior notes due May 2027
3.850% Senior Notes Due May 2027 [Member]
Three Point Eight Five Zero Senior Notes Due May 2027 [Member]
Franchised Units
Franchised Units [Member]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]