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FOOD
Darden same-store sales mixed
The restaurant franchise operator reported Olive Garden same-store sales up 8%-9%, but Red Lobster's fell 2%-3%. The seafood chain saw a 4%-5% drop in customers, while the Olive Garden served 6% more diners. Overall sales at both stores were up 1.5%. Shares rose 4%.
** Wendy's forecast making $2.27-$2.32 a share for fiscal '04, in line with views of $2.28. The No. 3 U.S. hamburger chain forecast 12%-14% revenue growth.
IN BRIEF
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