Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory join growing small-portion menu trend
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Published on March 13, 2026.
Small-portion menus are becoming a trend that includes petite, less expensive portions at restaurants across the country, from large chains like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory to trendy urban eateries and farm-to-fork dining rooms. Restaurants hope that offering smaller servings will meet different diners' needs, including those seeking smaller portions or looking for healthier options. Beth Tipton, the co-owner of Daniel Girls Farmhouse Restaurant in Connersville, Indiana, introduced an eight-item Mini Meals menu last fall after several customers requested smaller portions. Some restaurants are also adding menus to appeal to users of GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro.
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