2. What does a SWOT analysis of Panera Bread reveal about the overall attractiveness of its situation? Does the company have any core competencies or distinctive competencies? Strengths
* Good brand name
* Appealing menu
* Financial stability of company
* Good customer ratings
* Nationwide leader in bakery/café
* Fresh bread made daily
* Weakness
* Brand name less popular than competitors.
* Opportunities
* International expansion
* Threats
* Easy menu for competitors to copy
* Other sandwich stores
3. What does Panera Bread need to do to strengthen its competitive position and business prospects vis-à-vis other restaurant chain rivals?
1. Panera Bread uses a differentiation strategy. Of the generic competitive strategies discussed in the text, focused differentiation most closely fits the competitive approach that Panera Bread is taking. Panera Bread is trying to achieve a competitive advantage in product environment and great service.
2. What does a SWOT analysis of Panera Bread reveal about the overall attractiveness of its situation? Does the company have any core competencies or distinctive competencies? Strengths
* Good brand name
* Appealing menu
* Financial stability of company
* Good customer ratings
* Nationwide leader in bakery/café
* Fresh bread made daily
* Weakness
* Brand name less popular than competitors.
* Opportunities
* International expansion
* Threats
* Easy menu for competitors to copy
* Other sandwich stores
3. What does Panera Bread need to do to strengthen its competitive position and business prospects vis-à-vis other restaurant chain rivals?
1. Panera Bread uses a differentiation