Red Lobster in the airport? Olive Garden on a college campus? It could happen, someday.
Darden executives said at their annual investor-analyst conference today that they might consider franchising in airports and on campuses, calling them "non-traditional opportunities."
They didn't give a time frame or any other details, however.
Darden also gave a few more details on its new combination restaurants, the first of which will open in Palm Coast next month. The combination Olive Garden and Red Lobster have separate entrances and dining rooms. They share a kitchen and management team.
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