Companies are Starbucks acquiring Dunkin Donuts.
Perform the industry analysis.
1. What is the size of the industry?
2. How is the industry segmented?
3. What is the industry’s projected growth and profitability?
4. What are the factors affecting growth and profitability?
5. What are the trends in the number of competitors and their size, product innovation, distribution, finances, regulation, and product liability?
Prepare a brief, written proposal (1-2 page with references) to the executive management team, explaining your potential choice (Dunkin Donuts) for acquisition: Overview of potential acquisition and why it makes sense to the parent. This is the who, what, where, why, when, and potentially how. You will consider many factors, including your industry as a whole and the current and expected economic climate.