Tony Talks Business

How Olive Garden Makes Money

Ever wondered how a restaurant survives a man who ate 860 bowls of its pasta in nine weeks? Or why Olive Garden sells a $100 pass for thirteen weeks of unlimited pasta, and keeps selling out? And why do the breadsticks always land before you have even ordered?

This is how Olive Garden actually makes money, and why the endless bowl is the cheapest thing it will ever sell you.

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24 September 202621 min

Chapters

  • 0:00The Bet
  • 1:57The Scale
  • 2:55The Rules
  • 3:57The Cost
  • 5:30The Breadsticks
  • 6:24The Boardroom
  • 7:22The Refill
  • 8:37The Drink
  • 9:31The Table
  • 10:22The Advert
  • 11:12The Pass
  • 12:36The Maths
  • 13:35The Price
  • 15:05The Portions
  • 16:07The Buildings
  • 17:17The Neighbour
  • 18:35The Difference
  • 19:44The Verdict