Dunkin's Donut-Growth Feeds a Sweet Tooth
- Discussion: What does a Porter's Five Forces analysis reveal about the industry in which Dunkin' Donuts and Starbuck's complete? What are the strategic implications for Dunkin' Donuts?
- Discussion: Discuss the pros and cons of Jamba Juice's strategy and how it compares to that of Dunkin' Donuts. What similarities are there between the two companies in terms of growth strategies? Discuss.
- Problem Solving: Gather information to build an up to date SWOT analysis for Dunkin' donuts. If you were the CEO of the firm, what would you consider to be the strategic management implications of this SWOT analysis, and Why?
- Further Research: Research the latest moves by Starbucks and other Dunkin' Donuts' competitors. What Is each doing that seems similar to and different from the approach of the other? Can you say that Dunkin is on the right track? Is it carving out new market share? or is it going to be more of a copycat player in the industry?
What recommendations do you have for this case
If a company's strategies or actions are involved, should the company have acted the way it did?
What actions should the company take now, and why? Include a discussion of alternatives you have considered but decided not to pursue.
Mention and discuss any important implementation considerations