Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Deferred Gift Card Revenue (Details) - Gift Card - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Nov. 23, 2025	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 23, 2025	Nov. 24, 2024
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 588.3	$ 579.5	$ 628.8	$ 620.6
Sale of Olive Garden Canada gift card balances	0.0	0.0	(0.4)	0.0
Acquired deferred gift card revenue	0.0	2.6	0.0	2.6
Activations	144.2	131.0	266.0	253.4
Redemptions and breakage	(138.7)	(136.2)	(300.6)	(299.7)
Ending balance	$ 593.8	$ 576.9	$ 593.8	$ 576.9

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