Industry Analysis: The industry analysis should be organized as follows: -Note (Make action oriented‚ logically ordered) 1. Industry Environment -Discuss the competitors and their market shares. -Discuss the products or services produced by the firms in the industry 2. Strategies and Critical Success Factors in the Industry -Which firms in the industry are pursuing which business-level strategies? -What must a firm do well to compete effectively in this industry? 3. General
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Chipotle’s History: Chipotle Mexican Grill was originally opened in 1993‚ in Denver‚ Colorado. By 1996‚ there were eight Chipotle serving the Denver area. Chipotle brings on outside investors in 1998‚ and by 1999 McDonald’s became Chipotle’s majority holder. The company went public in 2006 and listed under NYSE with symbol: CME. As of Dec 2011‚ the company operates 1‚230 restaurants in the U.S.‚ two in Toronto‚ Canada‚ and two in London‚ England. The founder and CEO‚ Steve Ells‚ started with
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Title: Chipotle Success Chipotle Success . Just the Facts Chipotle was founded by Steve Ells in Denver Colorado July 13‚ 1993 near the University of Denver. Steve started by offering a small menu consisting only of a large burrito‚ tacos‚ chips and guacamole (Daszkowski‚ Don‚ June 28‚ 2010). He needed to sell 107 burritos a day to be able to make a profit‚ but in months time he was selling more than 1‚000 burritos a day! In February 1998 McDonalds agreed to buy a minority stake in
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10/3/14 Devils Advocate: Chipotle Chipotle has come a long way since the 1993 introduction of it’s 1-unit operation in Denver; now spanning into a 1‚458-unit operation serving more than 900‚000 customers per day in over 43 states. [Gamble] However‚ they haven’t been the only fast-casual restaurants to be successful. In 2012‚ 8 of the 10 fastest growing restaurant chains were classified as fast-casual restaurants—Moe’s Southwest Grill‚ Qdoba Mexican Grill‚ and Chipotle all among these leaders.
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Chipotle Case Analysis-By Team PYSHEN Strategic Issue: Chipotle plan to find out a correct and effective strategy to continue its sustainable growth and to maintain its profitability by penetrating high market share while competing with its powerful rivals in the fast-casual food industry. External Environment analysis: GENERAL: 1. Demographic: Population size (O): potential increase in US; Age structure: mainly servicing adult between 18-49 years old; Geographic distribution (O): 39 states
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Restaurant Industry: Chipotle Mexican Grille‚ Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chipotle Overview 3 Industry Overview 3 Key Macro External Forces 4 Five Competitive Forces 4 Major Factors Causing Fundamental Changes 4 External Analysis 4 Key (or Critical) Success Factors 4 APPENDIX – 1 4 APPENDIX – 2 4 External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix 4 APPENDIX – 3 4 Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM) 4 APPENDIX – 4 4 APPENDIX – 5 4 Content Topics 4 Bibliography 18 Chipotle Overview
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CASE STUDY - CHIPOTLE Three key problems and/or issues that management had to address in developing a new strategy + what their solutions were to these problems. o Limited sustainable suppliers to cover demand and higher costs Chipotle started to use organically grown local products and ingredients as part of a long-term management campaign to use top-quality‚ nutritious ingredients to improve “the Chipotle experience”. This was also designated as “Food with Integrity”. However‚ the market demand
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leader in Mexican Restaurant Quick service industry is being threatened by less customer visit frequency; company should try new multi-cuisine food to fit into existing successful Model. Hypothesis: To increase customer visit frequency & gain new food lovers & customers‚ Chipotle should expand its stores or open new line of multi-cuisine restaurant to serve its valued customers by maintaining its quality & standards. Analysis Plan / Solution Approach: To achieve this ‚ Chipotle should try
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Threats * Rising food costs * Rising employee expenses | Strengths * Reputation – Chipotle has a reputation among consumers for being an ethical‚ charitable‚ and healthy choice. Chipotle’s first ever TV advertisement sums this up perfectly. * Quality local food sources – Aside from providing healthy food‚ sourcing food locally cuts down on shipping expenses. Communities look forward to Chipotle establishing locations in their area‚ not only for the great taste‚ but also for the benefit
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advise on a business case involving a restaurant‚ The Mongolian Grill. It’s owner‚ John Butkus‚ is contemplating renovations‚ in hopes of adding capacity and increasing revenue. There are several scenarios that are available to him. One option is to add an extra food bar. The second option is to move the location of the cooking area. He can also implement both options‚ if he so chooses. Our team has done the appropriate financial calculations‚ as well as qualitative considerations. Our decision
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