Darden Senior Director of Purchasing, Pat Hynes, talks about working with suppliers to improve working conditions, including housing, education and quality of life. <br /><br />About Darden Restaurants, Inc. <br /><br />Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI), the world's largest full-service restaurant company, owns and operates more than 2,000 restaurants that generate over $8.0 billion in annual sales. Headquartered in Orlando, and employing more than 185,000 people, Darden is recognized for a culture that rewards caring for and responding to people. In 2012, Darden was named to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the second year in a row and is the only full-service restaurant company to ever appear on the list. Our restaurant brands –Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's and Yard House – reflect the rich diversity of those who dine with us. Our brands are built on deep insights into what our guests want. For mo
