Olive Garden Investigates Viral Breadstick Lettering Incident

A TikTok video showing mysterious letters on an Olive Garden breadstick has prompted a viral response and official inquiry by the restaurant chain.

A TikTok user shared a video on November 16 showing an Olive Garden breadstick marked with 'O,' 'K,' and '6,' sparking widespread curiosity and humor online.
The video has garnered over 4 million views and thousands of comments, with users offering theories ranging from packaging ink transfer to freezer-related issues.
Olive Garden responded directly on TikTok, expressing concern and requesting details about the incident, including the restaurant location and the customer's information.
The restaurant chain resolved the situation by providing the customer with a $100 eGift card, which was shared in a follow-up TikTok post.
Social media users praised Olive Garden's swift and professional handling of the situation, turning the odd occurrence into a moment of positive brand engagement.