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Tricon Restaurants International: Globalization Re-examined

By: Pankaj Ghemawat and Tarun Khanna
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Abstract

Describes a leading fast food operator/franchiser trying to consolidate and standardize its operations worldwide and focus its efforts on a few key markets. Lends itself to a discussion of how global the fast food industry is, whether Tricon's new international strategy is consistent with industry structure and its competitive position, and, if so, which country markets to focus on.

Keywords

Business Ventures; Global Strategy; Markets; Operations; Competition; Consolidation; Food and Beverage Industry

Citation

Ghemawat, Pankaj, and Tarun Khanna. "Tricon Restaurants International: Globalization Re-examined." Harvard Business School Case 700-030, August 1999. (Revised July 2009.)
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