How popular isOlive Garden?
In September 2026, people searched for Olive Garden by name about 5 million times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 13.1% of all United States casual dining chain searches, placing Olive Garden fourth out of ten chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about casual dining chains, Olive Garden appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the ten.
Olive Garden is the fourth most searched of 10 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Texas RoadhouseShare of searches 19.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Chili'sShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Buffalo Wild WingsShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Olive GardenShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Applebee'sShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Follow Olive Garden and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top casual dining chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Olive Garden appeared in all three answers. Olive Garden is the third most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Texas Roadhouse3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Chili's3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Olive Garden3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Cheesecake Factory3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
LongHorn Steakhouse2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cracker Barrel2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Buffalo Wild Wings0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Applebee's0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Red Lobster0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
TGI Fridays0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about casual dining chains
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which casual dining chain is the best in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sit-down restaurant chains in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant chain in the US is best for a family dinner?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sit down restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“casual dining restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which casual dining chains compete with Olive Garden?
Share of searches by month for Texas Roadhouse, Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Olive Garden, Applebee's, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Texas Roadhouse | Chili's | Buffalo Wild Wings | Olive Garden | Applebee's | LongHorn Steakhouse | The Cheesecake Factory | Cracker Barrel | Red Lobster | TGI Fridays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 20.6% | 18.4% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 12.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 5% | 4.1% | 0.83% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.8% | 20.5% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 0.76% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.6% | 17.4% | 13% | 10.6% | 11.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 0.78% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.8% | 17.6% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.79% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.8% | 17.5% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.1% | 17.8% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 6% | 4% | 4.9% | 0.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.6% | 16.6% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 13.6% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 0.75% |
| May 2026 | 23.7% | 17.5% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 14.3% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 0.79% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.6% | 16.6% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 13.6% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 0.75% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.6% | 16.6% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 13.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.74% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.6% | 16.6% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 13.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.74% |
| Sep 2026 | 19.6% | 17.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 11.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.79% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 19.6% | 7.5M | -18.2% | -3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.6% | 6.7M | 0% | +1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13.1% | 5M | 0% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 13.1% | 5M | +22.2% | +3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 11.8% | 4.5M | -18.2% | -1.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.2% | 2.7M | -18.2% | -1.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 7.2% | 2.7M | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 4.8% | 1.8M | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 4.8% | 1.8M | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.79% | 301K | 0% | 0 points |
19.6%
Held 1st. 7.5M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
2.
Chili's17.6%
Held 2nd. 6.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
13.1%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
13.1%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 5M estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
11.8%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 4.5M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
7.2%
Held 6th. 2.7M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
7.2%
Held 7th. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.8%
Held 8th. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.8%
Held 9th. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
10.
TGI Fridays0.79%
Held 10th. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Olive Garden and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Olive Garden
13 comparisons
- Buffalo Wild Wings vs Olive Garden
- Chili's vs Olive Garden
- Olive Garden vs Texas Roadhouse
- Applebee's vs Olive Garden
- LongHorn Steakhouse vs Olive Garden
- The Cheesecake Factory vs Olive Garden
- Cracker Barrel vs Olive Garden
- Olive Garden vs Red Lobster
- North Italia vs Olive Garden
- Olive Garden vs TGI Fridays
- Carrabba's Italian Grill vs Olive Garden
- Maggiano's Little Italy vs Olive Garden
- Bravo Italian Kitchen vs Olive Garden
How has branded search demand for Olive Garden changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Olive Garden in the United States held steady at 5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Olive Garden’s share of searches among casual dining chains in the United States increased from 11.2% to 13.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Olive Garden’s share of searches among casual dining chains in the United States peaked at 13.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 8.7% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Olive Garden rose from 5th to 4th among casual dining chains in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States casual dining chains in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Buffalo Wild Wings overtook Applebee's to rank 3rd among casual dining chains in the United States, with 13.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Olive Garden overtook Applebee's to rank 4th among casual dining chains in the United States, with 13.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Chili's gained share of searches among casual dining chains in the United States, from 16.6% to 17.6%.
In September 2026, Texas Roadhouse lost share of searches among casual dining chains in the United States, from 22.6% to 19.6%.
In September 2026, Applebee's lost share of searches among casual dining chains in the United States, from 13.5% to 11.8%.
In September 2026, LongHorn Steakhouse lost share of searches among casual dining chains in the United States, from 8.3% to 7.2%.
How are Olive Garden’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Olive Garden’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- olive garden
Do you work for Olive Garden? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.
Where does Olive Garden compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual dining chains | 4th of 10 | 13.1% | Shown above |
| Italian restaurant chains | 1st of 5 | 82.8% | Show ranking |
Is Olive Garden your brand?
Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.