Noodles 2 Go and Sal's Trattoria are two restaurants serving Italian cuisine. While Noodles 2 Go focuses on providing quick, affordable pasta dishes for the lunch crowd, Sal's Trattoria focuses on serving home-style dishes in an upscale, romantic setting. Both companies have been able to gain a competitive advantage. This is most likely because the companies have
A. entered into a cartel arrangement.
B. pursued distinct strategic positions.
C. engaged in direct imitation and substitution.
D. benefitted from economies of scale.
Answer: B
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