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Chococo

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This is a structured market entry case that tests both quantitative market sizing and qualitative strategic thinking. The case guides candidates through three distinct phases: estimating addressable market size (~$4B), identifying risks, and evaluating distribution channels, allowing for differentiated performance based on depth of analysis.

Estimated Time 26 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Source NYU
20 / 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.
Mock Interview
Interviewer

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?

You

Thanks. Before analyzing, I'd like to clarify a few key questions...

Interviewer

Good question. Let me provide some background information...

You

Based on this, I suggest analyzing from these dimensions...

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Chococo, a profitable Peruvian premium chocolate company, seeks to enter the US market. Candidates must estimate the premium chocolate market size, identify entry risks, and recommend optimal distribution channels.

Key Insights:

  1. Market sizing requires breaking down by demographic segments (gender, age cohorts) with assumptions about purchase behavior and frequency
  2. Entry risks span multiple dimensions: competitive saturation, regulatory/FDA hurdles, operational capacity, and financial constraints
  3. Channel evaluation should balance implementation ease, margin potential, and customer reach across online, retail, specialty, and alternative models