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Chococo

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ProHub Comment

This is a structured market entry case designed to test both quantitative market sizing and qualitative brainstorming skills. The case flows logically from estimating addressable market size (~$4B for premium chocolate in the US) to identifying entry risks to evaluating distribution channels, with no single 'correct' answer but clear frameworks for strong performance.

Estimated Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Source NYU
50 / 100
Chococo is a premium chocolate company based in Lima, Peru. The company has been operating profitably in its first few years of business and is now looking to expand into the United States. What should Chococo consider before launching this expansion?

Clarifying Information

  1. Time frame: Chococo is looking to enter the US immediately.
  2. Operations: Currently, Chococo only operates in Peru and only sells chocolate in stores.
  3. Pricing: Chococo sells their bars for the same price as competitors.
  4. Financials: Chococo made $100M in revenue this past year.
  5. Market growth: Premium chocolate industry has seen strong growth (>10%) for each of the past few years.