...Sandwich Blitz SWOT Analysis Dalman and Lei have what it takes to take their business to the next level. Focusing on key points and their future goal have them considering on expanding their business. SWOT breaks down each key element they need to consider in order to succeed. Identifying their strengths,weaknesses, opportunities, and threats will allow them to overcome an obstacle to becoming a large-scale business. The first thing they should look at are they're strengths. In this case their most important strength is that they have the resources to open two additional locations. Dalman and Lei have successfully opened up eight sandwich and beverage shops in a large metropolitan area. Expanding will be a great move for them because they have the experience and know exactly what it takes to open up a new business. Having a positive cash flow is one less problem that they have to worry about when it comes to expanding the business and are able to focus on whats next on the agenda. I believe every business has its weaknesses no matter how profitable they may be. Dalman and Lei's weakness is the fact that their customers are based from larger office parks. A few to name would be Universities, hospitals, and office complexes. The larger office parks are being affected due to the economic downturn, which has caused the occupancy rates to decrease. They have to be careful when picking these two locations to be sure their customer rate doesn’t be affected and cause their business...
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...SWOT Analysis of Sandwich Blitz Large Scale Expansion Plan Shanice Miles Kaplan University AB140 Introduction to Management Sylvia DeAngelo March 22, 2016 SWOT Analysis of Sandwich Blitz Large Scale Expansion Plan Sandwich Blitz, Inc. is a small chain of healthy sandwich shops located in a large metropolitan area. The business is owned by Dalman Smith, who is the President and CEO, and Lei Lee who is the Vice-President and CFO. The company currently operates eight sandwich and beverage shops located near three universities, a hospital, and four high traffic office complexes. Dalman and Lei are looking to expand their company on a larger scale, but before they do this they need to analyze the favorable and unfavorable and unfavorable factors the go against a situation. This is a SWOT analysis (Pestle Analysis, 2016). A SWOT analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that are associated with expanding a business, and determines whether it is worth being pursued (Bateman and Snell, 2013). This is the SWOT analysis of the Sandwich Blitz expansion. Case Analysis An organization’s strengths might include skilled management, positive cash flow, well-known and highly regarded brands (Bateman & Snell, 2013). Sandwich Blitz’s strengths are having the necessary resources to expand and open up two additional chain locations. If they continue to honor their mission statement, that will be a strength in itself. Weaknesses...
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...SWOT Analysis for Sandwich Blitz Dalman and Lei are considering a large-scale expansion for their business, Sandwich Blitz. In order to come to the right conclusion they need to do a SWOT analysis which means finding a strength, weakness, opportunity and threat in regards to their business. By performing a SWOT analysis Dalman and Lei will be able to find factual information about their internal and external business environment. Then they will be able to take advantage of opportunities presented to them by playing on their strengths, correcting their weaknesses and counter acting threats, or those deemed potential. The first part of doing the SWOT analysis is to identify one strength and one weakness in regards to Sandwich Blitz’s internal resources. Sandwich Blitz’s strength is that they have a positive cash flow and Lei knows that they have enough money to open two new locations. Even though she mentions that there has been a decrease in traffic in the stores near the office parks they are still making a profit. Their weakness is their internal structure is not functioning correctly at the moment. Dalman and Lei are spending the majority of their time helping the managers with budgeting and the daily accounting process. These are things the managers should be doing themselves without Dalman and Lei’s help. The second part of doing the SWOT analysis is to identify one opportunity and one threat in regards to Sandwich Blitz’s external environment. Sandwich Blitz currently...
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...Assignment Details and Rubric Unit 3 This week's Assignment consists of reading a scenario about Sandwich Blitz, Inc. and writing about what strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) that the business faces if Dalman and Lei commit to a large-scale expansion of their business. In this Assignment on creating a business SWOT analysis for Sandwich Blitz, you will engage in developing the following professional competencies: • Problem solving and critical thinking by analyzing qualitative data in decision making. Click on the Video icon in the course to sit in on an operational meeting Dalman and Lei are having about the company. Dalman and Lei have recently discussed the future of Sandwich Blitz. Lei has noted the emergence of two new franchise operations that offer food and beverages similar to that of Sandwich Blitz. Although these have not yet entered the market, she feels that this is only a matter of time. The company has the resources to open two additional locations if good places can be found. The recent economic downturn has adversely affected the occupancy rates in the larger office parks that have historically been good locations for their shops. They could always look at other cities but have never considered this. Dalman and Lei are wondering if they expand again, should it be a small expansion or should they try something on a larger scale. After reading the scenario above and the readings in the text for Unit 3 and completing the practice...
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...“Sandwich Blitz – Where our quality, freshness, and customers always come first.” Sandwich Blitz, Inc. is considering opening two more stores in the near future. Dalman has found the two stores, which will become vacant in the near future. I recommend both Dalman and Lei follow the advice given below. Before any expansion can occur, SWOT has to be taken in consideration. All aspects of SWOT analysis need to be studied, the past should not be considered at all. Just the future, meaning the economy downfall, has Sandwich Blitz, Inc. seen any downfall. If so, that would be a good interpretation that no future growth should be considered. Strengths: With a ROI of 30% which would be considered phenomenal by most should be their first goal in maintaining that yield year after year. Weakness: I believe Dalman is seeing, dollar signs in his eyes. He believes the corporation can continue to grow even with the economic slowdown. For several stores, ready to close up and with his estimation of renting those stores for less money than rented previously sounds like a pipe dream. Opportunity: I agree that the thought of expanding of two additional stores sounds appealing; Dalman needs to talk to the accountant Jayin Chopra, regarding any changes in revenue or expenses from the previous year. How is the economic downfall affecting Sandwich Blitz, Inc.? In my opinion Sandwich Blitz, Inc. would be behind the curve of the downfall. I say this for I do not believe any local companies...
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...SWOT Analysis Sandwich Blitz Sandwich Blitz is a small sandwich chain that specializes in organic and healthy foods. The company operates eight sandwich shops in a large metropolitan area. The business is owned and operated by both Dalman who is the President and Chief Executive Officer and Lei is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. All the shops are well places around four high traffic office complexes, three universities and one hospital. Recently the company has started to receive some competition from similar businesses although nothing has been fully set up. The company is on an outstanding track but still face several challenges in the future to take them to the next level. The purpose of this SWOT is to identify key elements Dalman and Lei need to consider in order to overcome any obstacle they will face in the future. Strengths: Sandwich Blitz has an outstanding reputation in the area as an upscale/healthy lunch choice. They offer menu choices (organic and healthy) that no other restaurant in the area is offering. Because of this they have been able to turn a great profit and a 30% Return of Investment. Weaknesses: Sandwich Blitz has a lack of adequate middle management. The top-level managers spend too much time dealing with issues they do not need to deal with which is making them become tired. Because they are a small brand they do not have a name outside of their local area. Because of the economic turn down their occupancy rate has slowed down...
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...SWOT Analysis: Sandwich Blitz By Shannon Linnehan Sandwich Blitz, a specialty sandwich shop already has 8 successful locations and is considering opening 2 more stores. Below is the SWOT analysis, as defined in our text as a comparison of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that helps executives formulate strategy, for Sandwich Blitz. Strengths One of their greatest strengths is the success of the 8 other stores, Dalman and Lei already have a proven business model and have a profitable business. Part of this success can be attributed to their unique product (healthy, organic sandwiches) with an established brand. Weaknesses Although they have done well in the other locations, they are failing to recognize the weakness in the new proposed locations. It has been stated that many of the office spaces are vacant which would cause a decrease in customer base. Dalman and Lei are also too involved in the mundane day to day activities, they need to hire better managers so they have more time to devote the company. Opportunities Sandwich Blitz has several opportunities to expand by opening more locations, offering more products and services. Perhaps they could start serving dinner and stay open later instead of just breakfast and lunch they currently offer. Threats All businesses have risks and rewards, recognizing the threats can be the first step in succeeding. Sandwich Blitz is no different and faces threats such as competition from other...
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...Unit 3 Assignment Sandwich Blitz S.W.O.T analysis Unit 3 Assignment Sandwich Blitz S.W.O.T analysis AB140 Introduction to Business Management \ 5/4/2014 AB140 Introduction to Business Management \ 5/4/2014 Derrick D. Hill Sr. Sandwich Blitz Inc. is a strong striving business that is having some difficulties adapting to change with technology. However there are strong commitments with managers to adapt and overcome to expand the business. Derrick D. Hill Sr. Sandwich Blitz Inc. is a strong striving business that is having some difficulties adapting to change with technology. However there are strong commitments with managers to adapt and overcome to expand the business. Organizational leaders often perform a SWOT analysis, which measures a business’s internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats (Nickels, McHugh, & McHugh,2010). Factors are considered both fixed and variable, and give the organization the opportunity to identify areas for improvement and advancement. Dalman and Lei are dealing with a problem regarding their current technology usage. Dalman and Lei are dealing with pressure to adopt new technology and implement it in a very short amount of time. With an increase in customers leaving unsatisfied with the service they have received. Their employees are unable to properly fulfill all of the orders coming in which, in turn is a negative reflection on the Sandwich Blitz franchise. The errors that are...
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...Organizational leaders often perform a SWOT analysis, which measures a business’s internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats (Nickels, McHugh, & McHugh, 2010). Factors are considered both fixed and variable, and give the organization the opportunity to identify areas for improvement and advancement. The main strength of Dalman and Lei committing to a large scale expansion of Sandwich Blitz, Inc. is that they already have a strong business plan in place that is showing success. By expanding their business outside of the city they are currently in, they are able to garner a larger customer base. With having eight current shops, they could possibly be better off with getting involved with an expansion that will take them out of their current area. Expanding in the same area as they have been currently with a small scale expansion may cut down the amount of customers that visit other established shops. A weakness of Dalman and Lei committing to a large scale expansion of Sandwich Blitz, Inc. is that their current set up is working as it is because they have made their first link of the chain the base for training new employees. With moving to a different area during a larger expansion, it may not be possible for this model to continue working for them as it currently is. One of the main things that keeps this chain successful is the training that each employee receives that allows them to be empowered to make a bad situation right for the customer...
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...strategic planning, tactival planning, and operational planning · elements of a basic SWOT analysis We also talked about the Basic Steps in the planning process which are: · Analyze the situation · Generate alternative goals and plans · Evaluate goals and plans · Select Goals and Plans · Implement the Goals and plans · Monitor and control performance She covered the three levels of planning which are, strategic, tactical, and operational. We also made a diagram which consisted of two triangles one we filled in for the levels of planning and the other we filled in for the Sandwich Blitz. Strategic planning involves making decisions about the organizations long term goals and strategies. Senior Executives are responsible for developmeent and execution of the business strategic plan. Tactical planning translates the strategic goals into specific goals and plans related to carrying the strategy out using the various departments of the business. Middle managers generally are responsible for the development, communication, and exectution of tactical planning. Operational planning identifies the specific procedures and processes required at lower levels of the organization. Frontline managers usually focus on carryig out the day-to-day routine tasks necessary to meet these functions. Mission and vision drive the strategic goal/plan. We also discussed SWOT analysis. A SWOT analysis is an assessment of the organizations' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and...
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...Professor Abate Week 3 assignment Lei and Dalman are considering opening two more locations, and timing everything. (SWOT) stands for strength, weakness, opportunity, and threats. Strength By talking and discussing the possibilities of op another franchise in another location, is actually a good thing. Lei and Dalman know that if they are going to do this, then they need to act quickly. Acting on something such as opening another business, requires time consuming. There initial capabilities and resources will give the company a competitive advantage. Weaknesses I think one of the weaknesses that Lei and Dalman has to consider should the franchise be a small expansion, or should they try something on a larger scale. Any company can suffer if it has a poor brand recognition. What Lei and Dalman need do is suggest how best to position a company against a rival that is stronger. Opportunity After noticing the two other franchise operations that offered food and beverages similar to that of sandwich blitz; the companies may not have entered the market yet, but having the resources to open two additional locations, only if good places are found. When opportunity knocks then answer, and when wanting to expand a chain of franchise, location is important. The classy the location, the better the business will be. Threat A possible threat since the recent economic downturn has adversity affected the occupancy rates. Lei and Dalman need to act quickly it they want to go forward...
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...they are also known as, the four levels of management. The POLC system is the back bones of how to manage. POLC stands for planning, organization, leading, and control. In week three we will be taking an in depth look into the first step of the POLC method, which is planning. Week four will be about organization, week 5 about leading, and week 6 will conclude our learning of the POLC method by learning the last step, which is control. The three learning objectives for this week will be; learning the basic steps in the planning process, finding the relationship between strategic, tactical, and operational planning, and learning the elements of a basic SWOT analysis. Everything that we discuss, learn, or write about will be about these three learning objectives. We will be introduced to a case about a business called Sandwich Blitz Inc. run by Dalman and Lei. We will sometimes need to read about their management issues and then use the concepts we are learning to advise them of how to solve the problem they are having in their business. This may be a fake business but the challenge they face are common issues that we may someday face when trying to manage our own businesses. This week our discussion board and our assignment are about Dalman and Lei. Goals are the desired end results. But plans are the steps needed to actually reach those goals. There are six steps in the planning process. First you must analyze the situation meaning you need to figure out what the problem is. Then...
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...Introduction Pizza Hut was started in 1958, by two brothers in Wichita, Kansas. Frank and Dan Carney had the idea to open a pizza parlor. They borrowed $600 from their mother, and opened the very first Pizza Hut. In 1959, the first franchise unit opened in Topeka, Kansas. Almost ten years later, Pizza Hut would be serving one million customers a week in their 310 locations. In 1970, Pizza Hut was put on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PIZ. In 1986, Pizza Hut introduced delivery service, something no other restaurant was doing. By the 1990's Pizza Hut sales had reached $4 billion worldwide. In 1998, Pizza Hut celebrated their 40th anniversary, and launched their famous campaign "The Best Pizzas Under One Roof." In 1996, Pizza Hut sales in the United States were over $5 million. Out of all the existing pizza chains, Pizza Hut had the largest market share, 46.4%. However, Pizza Hut's market share has slowly eroded because of intense competition from their rivals Domino's, Little Caesar's and newcomer Papa John's. Home delivery was a driving force for success, especially for Pizza Hut and Domino's. However, this forced competitors to look for new methods of increasing their customer bases. Many pizza chains decided to diversify and offer new non-pizza items such as buffalo wings, and Italian cheese bread. The current trend in pizza chains today is the same. They all try to come up with some newer, bigger, better, pizza for a low price. Offering special promotions...
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...Costa Coffee Analysis and Strategy – “The Sister Project” Contents 1. Introduction 4 2. External Analysis 4 2.1. Customer Analysis 4 Target Age Groups 4 Key Areas 5 2.2. Competitor Analysis 5 2.2.1. Direct Competitors: Leading coffee shop brands 6 Market Route 6 Independent Coffee Houses 7 2.2.2. Indirect Competitors 7 2.2.3. Key growth areas 8 2.3. Market Analysis 9 The market 9 Awareness of the market 9 Market drivers 9 Market barriers 10 Goods and services 10 Suppliers 10 Customers 10 SWOT analysis 10 Market Trends 11 Market Opportunities 12 2.4. Environmental Analysis 12 2.4.1. PESTEL Analysis 12 3. Internal Analysis 14 3.1 Strategies and Objectives 14 3.2. Brand Analysis 15 3.3. Business Portfolio Analysis – Services 16 3.4. Brand performance 17 3.5. Marketing and Communications 17 4. Key issues 18 4.1. Brand image 18 4.2. Differentiation 18 4.3. Clarity of message 19 5. Strategic positioning 19 “The Sister Project” 19 6. Bibliography 20 1. Introduction Costa is Britain’s leading coffee chain in a highly competitive and growing market. Despite a tough economic environment in Britain, the brand has managed to continue rapid expansion at home and in emerging economies abroad. The brand focus on the core product has been matched with portfolio expansion into new service areas. This report analyses Costa’s relationship to the existing coffee market, in order to look at some of the key...
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...gerry JoHnson KeVan sCHoles rICHard WHIttIngton Fundamentals oF strategy ACCESS CODE INSIDE unlock valuable online learning resources Once opened this pack cannot be returned for a refund Welcome to FUNDAMENTALS OF STRATEGY Strategy is a fascinating subject. It’s about the overall direction of all kinds of organisations, from multinationals to entrepreneurial start-ups, from charities to government agencies, and many more. Strategy raises the big questions about these organisations – how they grow, how they innovate and how they change. As a manager of today or of tomorrow, you will be involved in influencing, implementing or communicating these strategies. Our aim in writing Fundamentals of Strategy is to give you a clear understanding of the fundamental issues and techniques of strategy, and to help you get a great final result in your course. Here’s how you might make the most of the text: ● Focus your time and attention on the fundamental areas of strategy in just 10 carefully selected chapters. Read the illustrations and the case examples to clarify your understanding of how the concepts of strategy translate into an easily recognisable, real-world context. Follow up on the recommended readings at the end of each chapter. They’re specially selected as accessible and valuable sources that will enhance your learning and give you an extra edge in your course work. KEY CONCEPT AUDIO SUMMARY ● ● Also, look out for the Key Concepts and Audio Summary icons...
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