Growth strategy cases explore how a company can accelerate growth through organic initiatives, new channels, or strategic pivots. You will evaluate market opportunities, resource allocation, and prioritize growth initiatives.
Our client Apogee bank, a regional bank with 700 branches in US Midwest, has seen a declining trend in revenues in the past 2 years. Blake Moran, the …
Your client is the CEO of Big Ten Bivalves (BTB), an oyster farm based on the east end of Long Island, New York. The company was founded only a few …
Your client is a multinational pharmaceutical and biologics company that specializes in innovative therapies across different disease types. The …
Your client is Disney, they're a global leader in entertainment and have a diverse portfolio of media networks, including Disney+ and Hulu. Disney+ is …
Sovereign Oil Co. (SOC)—a large oil & gas company headquartered in Europe—has seen its share price drop by more than 35% over the last 15 months vs an …
Donatella Co is an Italian-based, global fashion house with four luxury brands worldwide. As many of the brand's designs are inspired by the beauty of …
DoWork is a provider of coworking spaces (both physical and virtual) and uses Technology solutions to run a lean and efficient operation. The company …
Your client is a diversified industrials distributor that focuses on four key product areas: plumbing tools (pipes, installation tools), lumber …
Your client, a private equity fund, is evaluating the potential acquisition of Hanover Health. HH operates a series of urgent care clinics throughout …
The new CEO of HealthCorp, a not-for-profit health insurer, has recently engaged you to help her solve a budding problem. Over the last 3 years, …
Hooville College is a liberal arts college that serves approximately 4,000 students from across the United States. It has a reputation for excellent …
Your client is a global consumer packaged goods company — Grime Co. Grime Co. makes paper products (like paper towels), home cleaning products, and …
Your client is a global consumer packaged goods company —Grime Co. Grime Co. makes paper products (like paper towels), home cleaning products, and …
HR Co. is a leader in the human resource outsourcing (HRO) market in the United States. The firm was an early pioneer in such services as outsourced …
Your client is Jane Darden, a longtime owner, and operator of the Wahoo Cattle Ranch, which has been in the family since 1883. However, since the …
Our client, Little Bud Co, is a beer company in a small country in Latin America. Little Bud and its main competitor, Geineken, are the only players …
Our client, Greg Wilkinson, is the Dean of the business school at a mid-sized, four-year university. They are experiencing declining application rates …
PowerStride Sportswear, a major U.S. sport shoe manufacturer, releases over 100 new shoe models annually. Stronger trends towards sustainability and …
Our client is the new state superintendent of public schools, and is worried about teacher attrition in K-12 public schools in the state. Overall, the …
Skooters is a popular nightclub in Durham, NC. The establishment attracts students and young professionals year-round and is especially favored by …
Smiles4Life is a regional dental company with 40 locations throughout Texas. The company is a dominate player in both Dallas and Houston, known to …
Your client, SneakyChat, is a wildly popular Silicon Valley startup with a rapidly growing user base. SneakyChat's App allows users to send expiring …
Our client is the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NH DOT), a state government entity that strives to provide "safe and secure mobility and …
Your client is a multinational pharmaceutical company. The client has a portfolio of drugs for major disease areas, including cancer, cardiovascular, …
Our client, Tuck Air, is a large national airline that is considering installing in-flight Wi-Fi capability to improve its customer experience. …
TW Tech is a technology conglomerate that has a strong brand name in hardware and targets on enterprise customers. In the past three years, TW Tech …
Fred and George Weasley operate a magic joke shop, Weasleys' Wizarding Warehouse (Weasleys'). They currently have a single storefront located in the …
Our client is Future Builders (FB), a Boston-based educational non-profit founded 10 years ago. FB provides intensive STEM and vocational training …
Your client is the appliance division of a major U.S-based consumer goods company. They manufacture mainly kitchen appliances - specifically …
We are back in 2018, and your client is AthensStay, a real estate management company located in Athens, Greece. Three years ago, AthensStay shifted …
Big Yellow runs a fleet of school buses, which they run by charter for several schools in the GTA. Currently, annual revenues are $200 million. …
Our client is a US industrial conglomerate, with major investments in South America, India, and China. One of these investments is a mining operation …
Your friend, a current MBA student, has his heart set on starting a barbershop in Evanston after graduation. There are plenty of barbershops and …
Our client is a prominent manufacturer of household cleaning products such as soap. They feel that an opportunity exists for them to do better in the …
Our client is Matthew Stafford, CEO of Megatron International, a global commercial vehicle OEM. The company is successful and has strong positions in …
Our client, Distero, is a large grocery distributor based out of the US. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Distero identified that its customers, …
Our client is Prospect Equity Partners ('Prospect'), a prominent Private Equity firm that invests in the technology space. They have recently acquired …
Our client, Finance Co, is an international asset manager who concentrates on retirement account administration. They are considering entering the US …
Our client is a large U.S. retail chain that owns convenience stores located in gas stations across California. With the rise of just-walk-out (JWO) …
Your client is Green Dreamz, a vertically-integrated cannabis company based in Colorado, USA. Founded in 2011 as a medical cannabis business, Green …
Our client is a large national healthcare payer (health insurance company, think Aetna) exploring the launch of a new disease management ('DM') …
Our client is Healthy Foods, a wholesaler serving a variety of clients with Food products. The client is profitable but they want you to help them …
Your client is Intact Financial, a leading Canadian insurance company. Growth in insurance premiums has been slow and with investment returns at …
Your team has been working with a major drug company on their future strategy. Their patent on a blockbuster drug, Zewal, will run out in less than a …
Our client is a Korean conglomerate named Danut that has acquired a small Boston-based biotechnology firm. The biotech firm has developed a chemical …
Our client, Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials, is a US-based manufacturer of basic apparel including socks, tanks, tees, and underwear. They …
Our client, Greg Wilkinson, is the Dean of the business school at a mid-sized, four-year university. They are experiencing declining application rates …
Our client is a large pharmaceutical company with a strong business in "Rare Disease" (RD). Rare diseases are conditions that affect fewer than …
Your client is Burger Queen, a fast food restaurant that competes directly with similar restaurants such as McDonalds, Taco Bell, KFC, Wendy's, etc. …
Seashell, one of the world's biggest oil and gas companies, has reached out to you to ask for help with an investment decision. They want to decide if …
Our client is Rotisserie Ranch, a poultry farming company that specializes in growing chickens for rotisserie roasting. Its primary customer segment …
Our client is a mid-size amusement park chain, with 10 parks around the U.S. serving over 10 million visitors each year. In their Richmond, VA park, …
Our client, Electronics Inc., is a large diversified Electronics Component manufacturer. One of their businesses is the manufacture of Smart Cards …
Our client is a business unit within a large national health insurance company. The client focuses primarily on the higher education student health …
Your client is Taylor Swift, the most popular singer/songwriter globally. She has reached out to you for help regarding her Eras Tour. She has just …
Our client is a regional live events production company specializing in dance music based in Washington, DC. The client has a proud 10+ year history …
Your client is the Texas Robotics Collective, a non-profit organization that targets high school kids who compete in large robotics competitions. The …
Your client is one of the major Canadian banks. In recent years, they have found that growth in their current businesses has not been as fast as they …
Our client, the Toto Foundation, is a new non-profit arm of a well-known drone manufacturing and logistics company that is exploring aid projects in …
Your client is CAE Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of flight simulators for private airlines and several countries' militaries. However, growth in this …
Our client is Wildcat Wings, the third largest airline in the United States by passengers carried. This week, the CEO flew with our primary …
Wine & Co is a niche wine manufacturer in the San Francisco Bay area. Wine & Co recently acquired 12 acres of land outside San Francisco. The company …
Our client, a major US television network, is trying to figure out how much to bid for the exclusive right to broadcast the Winter Olympics Games in …
SkinDeep is a U.S based skincare company headquartered in Austin, TX. SkinDeep currently offers a wide variety of skincare products such as face wash, …
Your client is PaperCo, a manufacturer of specialty papers which are sold to commercial printers in the US. PaperCo produces self-adhesive sheeted …
Your client is a large CPG company with multiple business units including snacks, beauty, and home (cleaning) products. Your client is under pressure …
Our client, KLE Capital, is evaluating the acquisition of company ABC, a leading branded manufacturer of high-performance automotive aftermarket …
Our client, JobJedi, is a major job board in the Philippines that began operating in 2019 and has experienced rapid growth. Currently, the platform …
ChemCo, a U.S.-based manufacturer of chemical products, has come to your firm asking for advice on whether to make an investment. It would like to …
Our client, AllergyPharma is a small specialty pharmaceutical company that develops novel therapies for allergies affecting the nose (allergic …
Your client is American Airlines. As you may know, competition is fierce among the major airlines, with prices being driven steadily downward. After a …
Your client is Big Wheel Bike Share and they operate bike sharing services in two major cities, Washington DC and Chicago. Their bike sharing business …
Create 3 or more ideas for the BritishTimes.com company to increase their revenue through their Internet strategy.
The client is a private equity firm looking to acquire a chain of car washes in the United States. The car wash chain provides basic coin-operated, …
This is 1996. Our client is a major cell phone manufacturer that has #1 market share globally, but are now #3 in the US. The US cell phone market has …
It's a Friday afternoon. You've just accepted an offer to join our consulting company as a Senior Associate in the Business Strategy Competency. …
The government of a West European country Franland has been under international pressure recently to accelerate the decarbonization of its economy. …
It's Monday morning and as a new Principal/Engagement Leader, you've just gotten a call from a well known and respected French-based Consumer Products …
Our client, Craft Co., is a subscription service that will send customers kits for adult crafting and DIY projects (e.g., watercolor painting, …
Texas-based supermarket chain Y-E-S saw a drop in their customer engagement in 2020-21 driven by the pandemic. The customer engagement didn't improve …
Our client is a privately-held Boston-based sport shoe company New Equilibrium with $6B in sales. New Equilibrium is a beloved brand among …
DoubleSweat is a national low-end gym chain with 2,400 clubs across the U.S. They're concerned about the sky-rocketed demand for digital fitness (e.g. …
A global biopharmaceutical company Bio Co focuses on R&D for medications on severe central nervous system disorders, inflammatory disorders, and …
A popular fast-casual salad chain Fresh Bites has gained a loyal following for its healthy and customizable salads. The chain has been rapidly …
Your client is RX Co, a pharmacy retailer with stores across the United States. To bolster their presence in the Pacific Northwest, they are in talks …
The client is a grocery store chain that is considering whether or not they should enter the emerging Internet-based grocery shopping/delivery market …
Your client, East Oak, is a fast-growing retailer of modern home goods and furnishings. The company has seen tremendous growth over the past 5 years …
Your client is EduCo, one of the oldest and the largest corporate training and learning service provider in the US. Over the last two years, EduCo has …
Your client is an up-and-coming fintech startup that has reached a critical juncture in developing its main product, a machine-learning based platform …
FitnessMate, a popular fitness tracking smartphone app, is considering shifting its revenue model from ads-based to subscription-based. By how much …
Your client is FlashPro Inc., a San Francisco based technology company that develops and sells wearable and mountable action cameras. FlashPro's CEO …
Your client is FlashPro Inc., a San Francisco based technology company that develops and sells wearable and mountable action cameras. FlashPro's CEO …
Mercado Reforma is a large B2B grocery supplier in Latin America that wants to expand into the B2C space. You are the project leader, ideate ways to …
Massive Dynamic is a multi-national pharmaceutical company. One of their assets, Cortexiphan, is an anti-infective that successfully treats three …
Your client is Ligas Femininas F7 (LF7), a non-profit soccer league for women in Peru. Founder Alexandra Herrera (Fuqua '20) set out to create a space …
Over the last few years some states have legalized medical marijuana sales on a prescription basis, and some have even legalized recreational use. The …
We have started to work with a global consumer product company with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands for use both inside and outside the home. …
Kitchen World is a high-end retail chain offering a wide variety of kitchenware - cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, electrics, and tools. With 100 …
Not explicitly labeled in provided pages - Case concerns increasing Lasio virus vaccination rates in a country, with two main questions: Q3 asks for …
A French soft drink company, Le Seine, is looking to diversify its holdings by investing in a new fast food chain in the US. You are hired to …
Lion King Bank is a consumer bank in South Africa providing checking, savings, credit cards, loans, etc. They have branches in all 9 South African …
Our client, a private equity firm, is considering an investment in a luxury residential landscaping company that focuses on large-scale renovation …
Our client is Mapflix, a US-based video streaming company that streams movies/shows over the internet. Mapflix has established market leadership for …
Our client, Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials, is a US-based manufacturer of basic apparel including socks, tanks, tees, and underwear. They …
Our client, Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials, is a US-based manufacturer of basic apparel including socks, tanks, tees, and underwear. They …
After successfully servicing the needs of ultra-high net worth individuals in the Atlanta area for ten years, our client, Smith Wealth Management …
The year is 2013. Your client is a large New York based professional baseball team, the New York Shmankees. The owner, Baby Ruth is by no means cheap, …
North Sun, a Japanese leading manufacturer of electric passenger vehicles, has been struggling with a low market share in the B2B segment. North Sun …
Our client, the governor of a southeastern state here in the US, is worried about student performance in K-12 schools in the state. The state has 180 …
The CEO of a $1B regional fast-food chain Up-N-Down Burger (UDB) has asked your team to help her prepare for the annual strategy meeting with the …
Your client is the CEO of Bright Smile, Inc., a family-owned regional dental services organization (DSO), with annual revenue of $20M. Bright Smile …
Our client is a U.S.-based point-of-sale (POS) software provider POS Vend that offers inventory systems for retailers and restaurants to process …
Your client is PSG - a Latin American private bank. It is one of the oldest banks within the region and, despite continuous growth throughout the …
Your client is Royal Honey, a manufacturer of premium organic honey that purchases its raw honey from a single farm in the Midwest. Despite …
Robert Sandler School of Drama (RSSD), an internationally recognized top U.S. acting school, would like to retain their standing as a reputable and …
Royal Health Services is a regional healthcare system operating several hospitals and clinics in the Midwest. Due to market fragmentation, and …
Sardine Airlines is an ultra low-cost carrier with flights throughout the continental United States. They have hub airports in Oakland, California; …
We have been contacted by a large distilled spirits manufacturing and marketing company to develop a new strategy for one of their brands.
Our client owns a boat, and he wants to know if they should sell it or not
Curex, one of top-5 laundry detergent brands in the U.S., has been experiencing pressure from their parent company to push the sustainability of their …
Telco Towers is a cell tower company in the United States which leases space on its towers to wireless providers (i.e. AT&T, Verizon, etc.) who …
Our client is The Hunter's Dog, an online service that delivers freshly made dog food and allows customers to personalize food plans based on their …
Your client is Next Level Gaming (NLG), a start-up in the E-sports and computer gaming industry based in Los Angeles, California. NLG is planning to …
Our client, a private equity firm, is considering acquiring a company that manufactures traditional toys. Toy Co., the potential acquisition, was …
Tribeca Branding is a NYC-based brand strategy firm. They operate using a traditional consulting model – partners bring in new work, and teams of …
Your client is the United Nations, who have hired you to help them with their fight to eradicate polio. They're struggling with two related problems: …
Your client is a university in an African country that is thinking of launching a new Global Bachelor of Management (GBM) Program. The university …
Wen Windows is a vertically integrated window producer, with six manufacturing facilities and 30 service centers around the U.S. Their sales grew …
A major auto service chain, Wheeler Dealer, has enjoyed healthy returns on its 30-store operation for the past 10 years. However, management feels …
Your client is a national wireless carrier (think Verizon or AT&T). They recently began offering workshops in a small subset of their stores. These …
You're working on an internal project for McKinsey Global Institute (MGI). Your team is preparing a report on advancing women's equality in Africa. …
E2, a boutique fitness franchise with 60 locations, offers individual and group training classes. They'd like to start training programs for high …
Our client is a manufacturer of banknotes for the government. There are two major players in the field (incl. our client). They hired you to increase …
Our client is a cheese producer based in Vermont. Currently, they produce two types of cheese: Cheddar and Gouda. While revenues have grown, their …
Our client, Evening Nightcap, is a media company based in New York that specializes in a daily email newsletters recapping world news and top business …
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 …
A local business owner has been operating a gaming company ("Daring Mazes & Monsters", or DM&M) selling products and services for role-playing games. …
Your client is a fast casual healthy food restaurant (e.g. salads, wraps, soups). They have 1k locations in the U.S. and are growing to 2k locations …
Our client, Firebird Sports, is a sports equipment manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong specializing in manufacturing shuttles used for playing …
A retired Fuqua professor is thinking about buying a piece of land in the surrounding Durham area. The land includes 10 acres which is ready for …
Due to the recent bankruptcy of a major airline, the aviation authority of Brazil recently opened an auction for landing and takeoff slots in one of …
Due to the recent bankruptcy of a major airline, the aviation authority of Brazil recently opened an auction for landing and takeoff slots in one of …
Your client is an international chain of fitness centers, operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia GymCo missed its 2013 growth …
Your client is an international chain of fitness centers, operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia. GymCo missed its 2013 growth …
Our client, a consumer-focused private equity firm, is considering acquiring a mid-sized hair products company. The hair products the company makes …
Our client, Harrison Energy, is one of the largest power & utilities companies in the US. You are in the year 2018, and the CEO sees electric vehicles …
Arendelia Pharmaceuticals is a fast growing, innovative pharmaceutical company that has developed best-in-class treatments for Frozen Heart Syndrome …
Our client, SW (Sport Wear) is a famous sportswear company with 20 Billion RMB (Chinese currency) in revenue in 2020. Growth potential in the current …
North American Bauxite (pronounced box-site) and Aluminum Company (NABACO) is an American mining company specializing in extracting bauxite. Bauxite …
North American Bauxite (pronounced box-site) and Aluminum Company (NABACO) is an American mining company specializing in extracting bauxite. Bauxite …
Your client, PharmaDeliver, is a large pharmacy that provides both prescription and over the counter medications to patients. With many new entrants …
Minerva's University Fluids Research Lab has discovered a more efficient way to transport crude petroleum oil inside pipelines. This new technology …
Your client is a U.S. Shoe Company. ShoeCo is largely vertically integrated. While they do not manufacture their materials, they assemble their …
Our clients, the Governor of a state and the state's Director of the Department of Health Services (DHS), seek to improve SARS-COV-2 or "COVID-19" …
Our client, Classic Bookstore (CB), is a traditional bookstore chain in Spain, specialized in non-technical books. CB revenues have stagnated for the …
The Panama Canal is one of the most important maritime routes in the world. The canal serves around 144 trade routes that represent about 3% of world …
The Private Equity Fund PEGrowth has recently acquired a company called Circle, which is a company in the protective packaging space. Your consulting …
Our client is Lactose King, a premium ice cream restaurant chain with approximately 3,000 locations throughout the United States. While they've …
Robots Inc. is a rapidly growing startup in the artificial intelligence sector specializing in generative AI models for various industries. Recently, …
Fred and George Weasley operate a magic joke shop, Weasleys' Wizarding Warehouse (Weasleys'). They currently have a single storefront located in the …
Our client, AVS Cloud, is one of the leading cloud service providers globally. Despite strong market demand for cloud infrastructure, AVS Cloud has …
Your client is BFB or Born for Beauty, a leading Korean beauty marketplace that sells a variety of Korean cosmetics, including makeup, skincare, …
Your client is BFB or Born for Beauty, a leading Korean beauty marketplace that sells a variety of Korean cosmetics, including makeup, skincare, …
Our client is Lactose King, a premium ice cream restaurant chain with approximately 3,000 locations throughout the United States. While they've …
Our Client is Oat Co., a certified B-Corp based in the United States that exclusively produces Oat Milk. They offer a single product, Standard Barista …
Due to the recent bankruptcy of a major airline, the aviation authority from Brazil recently opened an auction for landing and takeoff slots in one of …
The nonprofit GreenHarvest Alliance (GHA) aims to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture (we'll call it regen for short) practices in the …
Our client is the owner of a gas station between towns A and B – 10 miles to each town. He is wondering if it would make sense to add a convenience …
The CEO of Fire Proof Inc. wants to find new ways to diversify her revenue and product line. Currently, Fire Proof only sells fire resistant jackets, …
After successfully servicing large beverage companies over the last 20 years, our client, the CEO of High Quality Bottles (HQB), a small plastics …
Our company is pitching to the President of the Salt Lake City International Airport next week, hoping to earn a big contract with the Airport moving …
Your client is a large US-based commercial airline that has lost profitability and market share. The company is under pressure to regain its foothold …
Our Client, Home Inspection Co., is a third party independent home inspection company who conducts the inspections after a home is sold. They …
Prompt: Your client is Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP). Mark, a Harvard MBA with no background in the equestrian industry …