date:Jan 14, 2014
with its more focused and nimble competitors.
Barington reiterated its recommendation to separate Olive Garden from Dardens higher-growth brands.
Given the extensive list of benefits that Darden has stated will be achieved from the separation of Red Lobster, we think that it is only logical that Darden should do the same with respect to its largest brand that accounts for over 40% of the companys revenue, Barington said. Unfortunately, Dardens proposed plan appears to us to be more of an atte