Profitability

Profitability cases challenge you to diagnose why a company is losing money or how to improve margins. You will analyze revenue streams, cost structures, and identify levers to restore or boost profitability.

Total Cases: 9
Companies: 1
Easy 1 Medium 8
Medium

Calling the TTC

Market Entry Breakeven Analysis Telecommunications

One of the main factors that drives customer retention in the telecom market is coverage: companies that can boast that they receive a signal …

15 min
Queen's
50
Medium

Chic Cosmetology

Market Entry Profitability Analysis Hospitality & Leisure

Our client is a for-profit, specialty college named Chic Cosmetology University (CCU). Founded in 2005, CCU is a program for high school graduates …

15 min
Kellogg
50
Medium

Chicken Pox Vaccine

Investment Decision Market Sizing Multiple

Your client is a large pharmaceutical drug company working on a vaccine for chicken pox. The vaccine needs to pass three phases of testing to be …

15 min
Chicago Booth
50
Medium

Sosland Sports

Market Entry Breakeven Analysis Hospitality & Leisure

Your client, Sosland (pronounced sauce-land) Sports, is an operator of squash centers in Sweden. The squash centers include sauna, spa, pool, gym and …

15 min
Kellogg
50
Medium

WiFi in the Sky

Market Entry New Product Launch Airline

Your firm has won an RFP to help a domestic airline carrier examine their in-flight connectivity (IFC) strategy. With 80% of US-based aircraft already …

15 min
NYU
50
Medium

WiFi in the Sky

Market Entry New Product Launch Airline

Your firm has won an RFP to help a domestic airline carrier examine their in-flight connectivity (IFC) strategy. With 80% of US-based aircraft already …

15 min
NYU
50
Medium

Fabio’s: Hair Salons and Headshots

Market Sizing Breakeven Analysis Real Life

Fabio is one of the most in demand hairstylists in Chicago. Recently, he has decided that he wants to start his own business venture. Fabio dreams of …

15 min
Pennsylvania
50
Easy

Purchasing Your Coffee Maker

Make vs. Buy Breakeven Analysis Real Life, Retail

Your friend, Matt, is considering buying a coffee maker. He has a $200 maximum budget but as a new Penn grad, he would be happy to spend less than …

15 min
Pennsylvania
50
Medium

The Philadelphia Zoo Buys a Panda

Profitability Breakeven Analysis Real Life

The Philadelphia Zoo is considering buying a panda. Should they?

15 min
Pennsylvania
50