Convert undecided diners into Olive Garden regulars — profitably

Olive Garden wins on everyday value and hospitality. Upside can extend that advantage by driving measurable, incremental traffic where it matters most — without broad discounts or added operational lift.

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Upside can amplify what makes Olive Garden great

 

Win more guests, more often, with personalized cash-back offers that attract new diners away from competitors without compromising your value proposition or margins.

 
 
 
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Attract more guests at the moments that matter most

Upside connects with guests in moments when they’re open to dining out, directing more of those visits to Olive Garden through personalized, meaningful incentives.

Win new visits without mass discounting

Menu prices don’t have to change. Upside simply layers on personalized, cash-back offers that reach the right guests at the right time, driving profitable behavior change.

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Only pay for performance

Upside’s offers are always margin-bound and profitable. You only pay when we deliver a verified new transaction, maintaining Olive Garden's disciplined approach to promotional investment.

No changes to staffing or operations

Upside works within your existing tech stack. If you have empty tables, we fill them while your teams stay focused on what matters most: delivering a great guest experience.

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Accelerate growth across new openings and off-peak periods

Upside helps Olive Garden hit growth targets faster by capturing the visits that matter most. We drive awareness and first visits for new openings while increasing off-peak traffic through precise daypart targeting — bringing in undecided guests when your restaurants can most profitably serve them.

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By joining Upside, Olive Garden can see immediate impact.

54%

of Upside users are new-to-site

82%

 average return on investment

2X

Increase in frequency and spend

Ready to learn more?

Fill out the form and set up some time to speak to a member of the Upside team.

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How Upside works

Users discover, claim, and earn directly with the Upside app. The bonus for Olive Garden is that there’s zero operational lift, with no upfront or minimum costs.

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Trusted by 100,000 businesses

Upside users in your markets want to see you on Upside

  • “I find myself going to new restaurants because of Upside, and choosing restaurants that have Upside over those that don’t.”

    — Andrew, real Upside user

  • “When deciding where to go to dinner, looking at the app and seeing the cash back is a pretty convincing incentive.”

    — Shawn, real Upside user

  • “Especially with higher prices, it’s nice to be able to get cash back with Upside. That helps incentivize us to go out to eat more often.”

    — Matthew, real Upside user

Win more customers, block your competition

When you join our marketplace, your competitors can’t. Olive Garden has the exclusive ability to block nearby competitors in overlapping trade areas. That means when Upside users open the app, they’ll only see your restaurants,  not theirs.

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Get in touch

Waiting to join the platform means that you’re leaving money on the table. Request more info from our team of restaurant experts, and we’ll reach out to discuss your unique business needs.