Case | HBS Case Collection | 2006 (Revised from original 2000 version)

ZOOTS--The Cleaner Cleaner

by Myra M. Hart and Sharon Peyus

Abstract

A successful entrepreneur (retailing) starts a new venture in dry cleaning. The case focuses on transferable models, skills, and knowledge from one venture to the next. Areas of emphasis are: managing growth, challenges of operations, financing, and competitive moves.

Keywords: Strategic Planning; Diversification; Growth Management; Competitive Strategy; Operations; Business Startups; Corporate Finance; Service Industry; Retail Industry;

Citation:

Hart, Myra M., and Sharon Peyus. "ZOOTS--The Cleaner Cleaner." Harvard Business School Case 801-114, March 2006. (Revised from original September 2000 version.)