William Bristor Darden | |
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| Born | William Bristor Darden November 17, 1918 |
| Died | March 29, 1994 (aged 75) Orlando, Florida, US |
| Resting place | Doctor Phillips Cemetery Orlando, Florida |
| Occupation(s) | Darden Restaurants, Red Lobster |
| Known for | Founder of Red Lobster |
| Spouse | Mary Green |
| Children | 3 |
William Bristor Darden (November 17, 1918 – March 29, 1994) was an American businessman and the founder of the Red Lobster restaurant franchise. He is also the namesake of the multi-brand restaurant operator Darden Restaurants, which considers Darden to be its founder.[1]