Olive Garden's (NYSE: DRI) unlimited breadsticks have become and American staple over the past few years and, according to Jeff Smith of Starboard Value, these famous carbohydrates are due for a makeover. Smith owns 9% stake in Darden Foods, which owns the popular Italian food restaurant chain. "I say, 'Hi, I'm Jeff Smith, I'm from Starboard Value, and I love unlimited breadsticks,'" Smith said in an interview. "We're going to use that great brand equity and we're about to come out with breadstick sandwiches ... Chicken parm on breadsticks?" Year to date, the shares are up 9%, according to Business Insider, with shares up minimally in Q1 of 2015.