Yolele

Project

Growth Strategy - Investment Priorities

Summary: We have many options for growth in different distribution channels and with different product lines. We can't pursue them all at once. What is the optimal sequence?

Categories:

Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Strategy

Client

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2022-2023

Program:

Daytime

Center:

I&E

Panera Bread, LLC

Project

Cafe Margin Growth

Summary: Help the client identify opportunities within the Panera Cafe P&L to grow margins and design a cafe model that can be scaled.

Categories:

Strategy

Client

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2022-2023

Program:

Daytime

Center:

Strategy

ChowNow Inc.

Project

Enabling rentention and acquisition at low CAC

Summary: How can we improve our retention and acquisition on platform while staying within our budget?

Categories:

Analytics, Finance, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Operations, Strategy

Client

Location: Culver City, CA

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2022-2023

Program:

Daytime

Center:

I&E

BRF S.A.

Project

Designing a Market Entry Strategy and Go-to-market Roadmap

Summary: Assessed the dog/cat food industries in both domestic and international markets to determine the optimal country to implement a market entry strategy and construct go-to-market roadmap.

Categories:

Marketing Strategy, Strategy

Client

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2021-2022

Program:

EMBA

Center:

Strategy

BRF S.A.

Project

Market Entry Strategy with M&A Recommendation for North America

Summary: Proposed a strategic road map for a global animal protein leader to enter the US Food market. This was based on a deep-dive into consumer trends, category prioritizations, competition landscape and M&A recommendations.

Categories:

Market Research, Strategy

Client

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2020-2021

Program:

EMBA

Center:

Strategy

Fullsteam Brewery

Project

Who Is Fullsteam?

Summary: Analyzed existing customer base, in the form of a buyer persona, identified a potential second state to implement market expansion.

Categories:

Market Research

Client

Location: Durham, NC

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2019-2020

Program:

MMS

Center:

Strategy

Big Spoon Roasters

Project

New Product Brand Extension

Summary: Explored expansion into the category of roasted seasoned nut-based snack mixes, including understanding the current market for these products and the costs involved in launching a new line.

Categories:

Market Research, Strategy

Client

Location: DURHAM, NC

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2018-2019

Program:

MMS

Center:

Strategy

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Inc.

Project

Consumer Research Study on Brand Awareness

Summary: Developed recommendations for Nielsen-Massey to increase their retail presence and grow their customer base.

Categories:

Marketing Strategy

Client

Location: Waukegan, IL

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2018-2019

Program:

Daytime

Center:

Strategy

Mama Bird’s Ice Cream

Project

From Small Town To Big Time

Summary: Developed a comprehensive business strategy to help a small-town ice cream shop remain afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, plan for reopening of the business, and grow its profitability through an updated pricing structure and product mix, while leveraging customer insights.

Categories:

Finance, Marketing Strategy, Operations, Other, Strategy

Client

Location: Willow Spring, NC

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2019-2020

Program:

Daytime

Center:

Strategy

Orbillion Bio

Project

Market Research for Cell-Cultured Meat

Summary: Supported the company’s go-to-market strategy for a cell-cultured meat product through primary and secondary research to aid in their understanding of best practices for new product launch.

Categories:

Finance, Market Research

Client

Location: Silicon Valley, CA

Industry:

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2021-2022

Program:

Daytime

Center:

I&E