1851

<p>If you were hoping to gorge on pasta and get the $100 unlimited pasta pass from Olive Garden, you are too late. According to a recent <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/15/olive-garden-unlimited-pasta-passes-sold-out-in-less-than-a-second.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=cnbc-21000-olive-garden-unlimited-pasta-passes-sold-out-in-less-than-a-second-5845" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNBC article</a>, the Never Ending Pasta passes sold out in less than a second yesterday once they went on sale at 2 p.m. ET. </p><div>Last year the 2,000 passes that the brand was selling were claimed in less than a minute. This year for the 21<sup>st</sup> annual promotion, Olive Garden decided to increase the number of passes by tenfold.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Never Ending Pasta pass is the ultimate deal for pasta lovers where they can enjoy seven weeks of unlimited pasta, soup or salad, sauces, breadsticks, and Coca-Cola-branded soft drinks.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>If you missed the one second when passes were available and you still would like a chance to get in on the deal, you can look out for 21 additional passes to go on sales on eBay. Don&#8217;t be fooled though, the price will most likely be higher than the original $100.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Olive Garden plans to donate proceeds from the eBay sales to Feeding America.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Read the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/15/olive-garden-unlimited-pasta-passes-sold-out-in-less-than-a-second.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=cnbc-21000-olive-garden-unlimited-pasta-passes-sold-out-in-less-than-a-second-5845" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full story here.</a></div>

1851 Franchise

Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta passes were a big hit for the 21st annual promotion.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

CNBC: 21,000 Olive Garden unlimited pasta passes sold out in less than a second  

cnbc-21000-olive-garden-unlimited-pasta-passes-sold-out-in-less-than-a-second

Lawn Doctor

Happinest-Lawn-Doctor-Franchisee-Ralph-Valle-Profile-Jacksonville-FL-June-2025

From Near-Quit to 7 Figures: Success With Lawn Doctor in Jacksonville, Florida

lawn-doctor-franchise-success-jacksonville

Atomic Wings

Atomic Wings Debuts in Metro East With Fairview Heights Grand Opening

atomic-wings-debuts-in-metro-east-with-fairview-heights-grand-opening

Pet Wants

Pet Wants Shares Expert Tips on Cleaning Pet Gear Safely in the Dishwasher

pet-wants-shares-expert-tips-on-cleaning-pet-gear-safely-in-the-dishwasher

Griswold

Griswold in Andover, Minnesota, Connects Students and Seniors Through Pen Pal Program

griswold-in-andover-minnesota-connects-students-and-seniors-through-pen-pal-program

HomeTeam Inspection Service

Photo of HomeTeam Inspection Service franchisee Max Moarefdoust

Corporate Employee Turned Owner Illustrates the Power of the HomeTeam Model

max-moarefdoust-hometeam-success

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Chick-fil-A Tops Customer Satisfaction Rankings for 11th Year as Challenger Brands Gain Ground

chick-fil-a-tops-customer-satisfaction-rankings-for-11th-year-as-challenger-brands-gain-ground

Technomic Releases Annual Ranking of the Top 15 Fast-Food Chains in the U.S.

technomic-releases-annual-ranking-of-the-top-15-fast-food-chains-in-the-us

Rising Jobless Claims Could Signal Challenges — and Opportunities — for Franchising

rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising

Hardee’s Lawsuit Highlights the Risk of Going Off-Model in Franchising

hardees-franchise-lawsuit-paradigm-investment-group

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores - Agg - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores

hooters-franchise-model-company-owned-closures

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Franchises: How To Create a Strong Incentive

how-to-build-strong-incentives-to-attract-prospective-franchisees

How Vishal Juneja Turned a Family Tradition Into a Paris Baguette Franchise

How Vishal Juneja Turned a Family Tradition Into a Paris Baguette Franchise Built on Heart and Community

CNBC: 21,000 Olive Garden unlimited pasta passes sold out in less than a second

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS