Write a paper discussing the case and incorporating answers to the questions below. It is important to address each of the questions presented.
Incorporate into your analysis responses to the subsequent questions. You could make sure to incorporate core concepts from your reading assignment.
1. What is Burger King's core competency? How does it relate to its selected strategy?
2. How would you illustrate how Burger King has decided to configure and coordinate its value chain? Which of Burger King's value chain activities prepare the most value for the company?
3. Burger King globally expanded later than its main fast food competitor. What advantages and disadvantages has this created?
4. When entering another country, Show the advantages and disadvantages that an international restaurant company, specifically Burger King, would have in comparison with a local company in that market.
5. About two-thirds of Burger King's restaurants and revenues are in its Americas region (United States and Canada) and one-third elsewhere. Should this relationship change? If so, why and how?
6. The case mentions that Burger King prefers to enter countries with large numbers of youth and shopping centers. Why do you think these conditions could be advantageous?
7. How has Burger King's headquarters location influenced its international expansion? Has this location
Strengthened or weakened its global competitive position?
8. As CEO of Burger King, what tools and strategies would you use when deciding on possible future
9. What do the implications of the challenges identified in the case have for Burger King's strategy today and in the future?