Author: Jamie Carpenter

In a surprising turn, Olive Garden has decided to embrace food delivery, striking an exclusive partnership with Uber. Known for its famous breadsticks and pasta, the casual dining chain has long resisted third-party delivery services, but that’s about to change. Starting later this year, Uber will deliver Olive Garden meals at select locations, with plans for a national rollout to over 900 restaurants by next May if the pilot program is successful. Breaking Tradition as Olive Garden Teams Up with Uber For years, Olive Garden stood firm on keeping its operations in-house, even as many competitors joined forces with delivery…