Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
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Darden-owned casual dining chain; parent maintains DEI programs but Cheddar’s brand itself targets a traditional, value-oriented consumer base with limited activism.
Summary
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is a casual dining chain acquired by Darden Restaurants in 2017. The brand positions itself as a value-oriented, made-from-scratch restaurant aimed at families. While Darden as a corporate parent maintains DEI programs, Cheddar’s has not been independently associated with progressive campaigns. Progressive Shopper rates Cheddar’s as ‘good’ for political donation patterns.
Claims & Sources
Claim 1: Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen was acquired by Darden Restaurants in 2017 for approximately $780 million.
Sources: Darden IR — Cheddar’s acquisition
Rating Logic
DEI activism: -1 (parent Darden DEI)
COVID mandate: 0
Political donations: +1 (PS rates as good for donation patterns)
Free-speech / censorship: 0
Final rating:5 / 9 — Mixed
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