Caribou Coffee

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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary 1
2. Company Background 2
2.1 History 2
2.2 Current Position 3
2.3 Products 4
3. Vision Statement 6
4. Mission Statement 6
5. Values Statement 7
6. Environmental Analysis 8
6.1 Internal Environment 8
6.2 External Environment 14
6.2.1 PEST Analysis 14
6.2.2 Opportunities and Threats 22
7. Long Term Objectives 26
8. Strategic Analysis and Choice 27
9. Plan Goals and Implementation 29
10. Financial Projections and Analysis 30
11. Critical Success Factors 31
12. Controls and Evaluation 32
13. PowerPoint Presentation 33
References 37

1. Executive Summary
Caribou Coffee, a company founded in 1992 has had a checkered history, there has been rapid expansion of the last few years, but the company is not managed to make a profit since 2002. There have been a number of changes, including the introduction of a new management team and a number of strategic alliances, as well as the adoption of a franchise model to facilitate cost-effective growth. However, despite the high level of differentiation in the experience that the company offers intensive quality and environment, there is a need to develop a strategic plan to help...

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