Launch of a new product on an international market. The research focused mainly on the SWOT analysis and the investigation of the 7Ps of the marketing mix.
3. INTRODUCTION
Around 162 million inhabitants
2050: 60% will live in cities
2020: consumer expenditures raise 1 trillion $
Global economy growth 2%
Sub- Saharan Africa: Growth of 5 % fastest
growing region
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5. INTRODUCTION
Nigeria: one of the 9th most attractive consumer
markets
2nd most promising market in Africa regarding Food
and Drinks
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6. INTRODUCTION
Western orientation: including food
Accept new brands
In Food and FMCG, growth dynamics remain very
encouraging
Higher demand for convenient food
Less dependent on informal markets
Mobile cuisine bring good, healthy & fresh food
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12. STRENGTHS
People
Cultural Closeness African staff supports
authenticity and avoids conflicts
Ethos
Local and Healthy Fast Food nutritious meals
can be consumed within a lunch break
Social Responsibility Women work in our
business to improve their social standing
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Support less fortunate families no waste of food,
charity
Finances
Low investments few fixed costs and low variable
costs
Agility
Easy to expand business’ characteristic allows fast
extension within Lagos or even in other countries
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Adaptability to customer needs new trends
among the customers, we can react quickly
Feedback and Compliance Management
constant interaction prevents negative WOM
Talents
Mobility special service by meeting customers
where it suits them, gain high profits
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16. EXTERNAL ANALYSIS - OPPORTUNITIES
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Innovation
High internet penetration
Highest internet penetration in Africa, 45 million users
development of new innovative communication tools
Economic
Fast economic growth
In 2013 GDP growth around 6.6%
Private consumption as a driver of GDP
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17. OPPORTUNITIES
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Inflation decrease
CPI from10.1% to 8.4% in 2013 less fluctuation in
prices for consumer goods and services
Increase in consumption expenditures
Especially in Lagos City
68.67% of household income is spent on food
Ranked second in the Food and Drinks risks/rewards
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Demographics
Young population
Average age: male 17.5 and female18.4
Easy to influence towards new trends
Proximity of targets
International companies, financial and business centers
are concentrated in the same area
Easily to reach the target group
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19. PROXIMITY OF THE TARGET
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Regulatory environment
Nigerian Government support
Encouragement of multinational investments
Better trade possibilities
Infrastructure
High availability of transports and routes
Lagos: largest and most extensive road network in West
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21. OPPORTUNITIES
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Social Trends
Internet and social media usage
Widespread attention for social media tools
Facebook as the most popular social network platform
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22. THREATS
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Climate
Economic
Fuel disposal
Demographic
Widespread poverty
Regulatory environment
Highway code and environmental conditions
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27. DESIRED MODE CHARACTERISTICS
Control
• Nigeria risks and uncertainties
complete control
Flexibility
• Need to be aware of trends
quick reaction essential
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28. INTERNAL FACTORS: PRODUCT
Product
Complexity
• Fresh food with non- durable products
• Regulate adaptation to customer needs
Product
differentiation
advantage
• No other Fast Food provider first mover in
mobile cuisine business
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29. EXTERNAL FACTORS
Intensity of
competition
• Blue Ocean: first mover advantage fast
actions
Small number
of relevant
intermediaries
available
• Avoidance of too strong intermediaries, few
suppliers
Transaction-
specific costs
• Prevent opportunistic behavior and fast
reaction to laws and regulations
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31. MARKETING MIX
Product Food Truck
Mobile restaurant with an integrated kitchen
Onboard cooking
Physical
Environment
Price
Place
Promotion
People
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33. MARKETING MIX
Product Pricing strategy
Basis: Marketing pricing strategy
Added value by special service and better
offerings
Prices will be above the average market price
Physical
Environment
Price
Place
Promotion
People
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34. MARKETING MIX
Product
Do not rely on imports
Just few intermediaries
Buy products from wholesalers or local
farmers
Stored at stockroom or truck
Attention: bargaining power supplier
Physical
Environment
Price
Place
Promotion
People
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