Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Darden Restaurants, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 593305930
- Sponsor Address: 1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32837
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 197,946
- Total Assets: $1.6B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 197,946 | $1.6B | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 181,690 | $1.4B | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 173,993 | $1.2B | $0 | $0 |
Service Providers (Schedule C)
Vendors paid $5,000 or more for services to the plan, ranked by total compensation (direct + indirect fees).
| Provider Name | Role | Direct Compensation | Indirect Compensation | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WITHUMSMITH+BROWN | Auditor | $25,250 | — | $25,250 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- WITHUMSMITH+BROWN — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $25,250
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.002% of plan assets
Historical Administrative Expenses
Breakdown of administrative expense categories reported on Form 5500 filings.
| Year | Total Admin Expenses | Investment Mgmt Fees | Contract Admin Fees | IQPA Audit Fees | Professional Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,621,511 | $316,496 | $1,279,765 | $25,250 | — |
| 2024 | $1,495,290 | — | $1,495,290 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,548,310 | — | $1,533,438 | — | $14,872 |