Who owns Yard House?
Yard House is owned by Darden (the United States, NYSE: DRI), which has owned the brand since 29 August 2012.[1] Yard House was founded in 1996 in the United States and was independent until 2012.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Darden Restaurants, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1996–2012)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Orlando, Florida
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1996
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Casual dining › Casual dining restaurants
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: DRI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Yard House
Yard House is a chain built around very long draught beer lists, often more than a hundred taps, paired with a broad American menu. Darden acquired it in 2012 for $585 million. It was founded in Long Beach in 1996 and takes its name from the yard glass, a three-foot vessel holding a little under three pints of beer.
Ownership timeline of Yard House
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Yard House?
The parent company of Yard House is Darden, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Yard House American?
Yes. Yard House originated in the United States in 1996 and its owner, Darden, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Darden owned Yard House?
Darden has owned Yard House since 29 August 2012.
Who owned Yard House before Darden?
Yard House was an independent company from its founding in 1996 until Darden acquired it in 2012.
Is Yard House still owned by Darden?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Yard House is still owned by Darden. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Darden Restaurants, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-07-24 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 24 July 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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