date:May 08, 2014
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Typically, quick-service chains have placed two brands side-by-side in one building. KFC and Taco Bell often share space. So do Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts. Such combos are unusual for sit-down restaurants.
I don't know if it plays that well in casual dining, or other people would have tried it, said analyst Lynne Collier, who covers Darden for Sterne Agee. It was an effort for them to reduce their investment costs and improve their store level returns. My guess is it's not something