Scoops at the Stands
market entry
India-specific
Set in Chennai, India; the figures and context are India’s.What this case is about
Your client is Baskin-Robbins, a moderately high-end ice cream maker. It is considering a stall at a stadium in Chennai and wants to know whether the opportunity makes financial sense. Should it enter?
Objective
Establish whether the stall can generate positive operating profit, while identifying the demand, competitive, and implementation factors that should shape an entry decision.
Skills this case tests
Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation
Communicating clearly