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CASE BACKGROUND:
Burger King is the worlds second largest fast food hamburger restaurant (FFHR) company. The
BKW system includes over 12,600 restaurants in the U.S. and more than 80 other countries
worldwide, with 95% of the system currently operated under a franchised business model.
Burger King Corporation was founded in 1954 in Miami, Florida, by James McLamore and
David Edgerton.
McLamore and Edgerton, both of whom had extensive experience in the restaurant business
before starting their joint venture, believed in the simple concept of providing the customer with
reasonably priced quality food served quickly in attractive, clean surroundings.
The success and size of Burger King Corporation is the result of a tradition of leadership within
the fast-food industry in such areas as product development, restaurant operation, decor, service,
and advertising.
At the end of its fiscal year 2007, Burger King reported that there are more than 11,300 outlets in
69 countries, 66% are in the United States and 90% are privately owned and operated. The
company has more than 37,000 employees serving approximately 11.4 million customers daily.
The company's two largest franchisees are Carrols Corporation with over 325 restaurants in
United States, and Hungry Jack's, which exclusively owns, operates or sub-licenses over 300
restaurants in Australia.
In 2010, 3G Capital, a global multi-million dollar investment firm focused on long term value
creation, purchased Burger King Corporation, making it a privately-held company.
The buyout marks the largest leveraged acquisition of a fast-food chain ever, and the second for
Burger King in the last eight years. The whopper-makers possible new owner, 3G Capital, is
backed by a number of wealthy Brazilians, including billionaire and a sport celebrity (tennis
player). 3G plans to expand Burger Kings foothold internationally, especially in Latin America
and Asia.
Burger King Holdings Ltd. is based in Florida. It operates and franchises fast food hamburger
restaurants through its subsidiary, Burger King Corporation. In Philippines, it operates through
PERF restaurants and has 23 locations. It has been in Philippines since last 11 years and its major
offerings are Burgers, Fries and Dessert. Its unique selling propositions are its range of
Whoppers. Its main differentiation point is its American flavor.
Current Performance:
Burger King was the second largest fast-food hamburger restaurant chain in the world as
measured by the total number of restaurants and system wide sales. As of June 30, 2010,
the company owned or franchised 12,174 restaurants in 76 countries and U.S. territories,
of which 1,387 were company-owned and 10,787 were owned by franchisees. Of Burger
Kings restaurant total, 7,258 or 60% were located in the United States.
Approximately 90% of Burger King restaurants were franchised, a higher percentage than
2. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
A. General Environment:
OPPURTUNITIES:
SOCIO-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
Spending Trends
As of the end of 2008 the economic downturn, leads to lower consumer spending.
Fast food restaurants become alternatives to full service restaurants because they are cheaper
Lifestyle Trends
Home cooked meals are becoming less prevalent
Changes in lifestyle such as homes with two working parents, an aging population, increased
hours spent working, and an increase in commuting time are driving more consumers into the
restaurants.
Demographic Trends
Demographic changes have been pushing consumers towards fewer meals, a preference for
less meal preparation time, and more frequent snacking in lieu of sit-down meals.
Low income neighborhoods have a higher density of fast-food restaurants.
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Market Volume Forecast
In 2011, the global fast food market is forecast to have a volume of 86.4 billion
transactions, an increase of 7.6% since 2006. (Datamonitor)
Market Value Forecast
In 2011, the global fast food market is forecast to have a value of $125.4 billion, an
increase of 22.2% since 2006. (Datamonitor)
POLITICAL/LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
The Government was proposing a policy that was business and investor friendly by
opening Philippine economy
Allowing 100% foreign ownership in all the sectors of the economy
Investor-Friendly Policies In recent years, business prospects in the Philippines have
improved at an encouraging pace. The nation has opened its markets by allowing 100%
foreign ownership in almost all sectors of the economy. It has braced its capital markets
and deregulated the banking, insurance, as well as the shipping and telecommunication
sectors, removing most, if not all, the monopoly structures. Attractive incentive packages
are on hand to qualified business enterprises in the countrys numerous Special Economic
Zones and Industrial Estates. The Special Economic Zones are being fostered to develop
into balanced agricultural, industrial, commercial and recreational centers of activity.
This would entail more investment in the retail food sector like the increase in the
number of franchises
TECHNOLOGICAL Environment
People are getting more on social media in communications and more reliable on
technology like WIFI and surfing the world wide website.
Treats:
1. Increase in Health consciousness
2. Competition in Fast Food chain has been increased
B. INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT:
Potential New Entrants: The threat of new entrants is low. There are high capital requirements for
doing business in fast food industry since franchises are high fixed cost investments that require
economies of scale in order to be profitable. These existing competitors are also more likely to
have stronger supplier relations, which allow them to enjoy cost advantages that new entrants
cannot. Additionally the entrants are unlikely to have the same access to financial intermediaries.
Substitutes: The substitute in this sector is high. It is because of innovation of foods today and
variation of food available in the market like hotdogs, pizza, and/or pasta. And in the Philippines
where rice as the countrys traditional staple.
Buyers power: Brand choice is typically a no compensatory process, which means that
consumers focus on whether a brand has one or more attributes that are important to them, rather
than a compensatory process where all attributes are traded off against each other. Here
customers are the buyers and the business depends on their evaluation of taste and price.
Suppliers: As a global brand Burger King Corporation is committed to maintaining a diverse
portfolio of suppliers. Restaurant Services, Inc. (RSI), is the exclusive purchasing agent for the
vast majority of products and services used by Burger King restaurant owners in the United
States and is manager of the system's supply chain. Founded in 1991, as an independent,
member-owned cooperative, RSI acts on behalf of BK to achieve the best commercial terms for
food, packaging, premiums, promotion products, supplies, equipment, distribution, and related
services on behalf of its members. RSI works closely with restaurant owners, Burger King
Corporation, food and packaging suppliers, marketing agencies, equipment vendors, distributors,
and information systems providers to streamline and improve the supply-chain efficiency of the
system, ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of products and services to restaurants at the
best cost and at established performance standards.
b. GOOD QULAITY PRODUCTS. It has its authentic American taste and Innovative side
orders, giving high quality product.
c. EXCELLENT SUPPLY CHAIN
d. EXCELLENT AMBIANCE and Tech-savvy outlets
e. Burger Kings new owner, 3G Capital, is backed by a number of wealthy Brazilians,
including billionaire and a sport celebrity (tennis player). 3G plans to expand Burger
Kings foothold internationally, especially in Latin America and Asia.
Weakness:
a. LOW BRAND AWARENESS. Jollibee had the highest brand recall amongst fast
food brands and McDonalds as the second, with other smaller niche fast food
chains like KFC, Chowking and Greenwich.
b. HIGH PRICE. Larger variety and cheaper prices where what people wanted from
Burger King.
c. PLACE. It has lesser visibility and limited outlets. It only has 23 franchises
mostly in metro manila. These franchises are seen frequently at malls.
3. PROBLEM STATEMENT
The major problem identified for Burger King is communicating Burger King's value proposition
to its target market. The company's current communication efforts have not been able to increase
its brand awareness. It is also facing tough competition from the leading player Jollibee and
McDonald's. In fact, in light of this competition, the management is contemplating the retention
of its main differentiation point i.e. its American flavor.
Burger King lacks a clear brand image and has fallen short in giving consumers a valid brand
experience. Consumers aren't loyal to Burger King and they fail to see positive differentiation
between Burger King and other competitors.
Despite having strengths as superior product, higher quality, great ambiance, etc., burger king
brand awareness was pretty low.
OBJECTIVE: The basic premise of the suggested solution is to increase Burger King's brand
value and the proposition it offers to the consumers. These suggested recommendations are
targeted with a premise to increase the brand recall of Burger King.
ADVANTAGE:
Number of customers will increase at their sales/profit may be increase due to the volume
wise buying.
DISADVANTAGE:
Reducing the price or introduction of low priced items may lower the brand equity of
Burger King.
The low end burgers may be considered as 'Not worth it' by consumers.
This is partly hard to the management because this is new to them. And it will have a fear
attach.
ACA2: Place
Burger King is suffering from a constraint of having just 23 locations which are
positioned in malls with high footfalls. This makes sense as these malls attract the richest
consumers. However, if the financials and operations allow it, Burger King can look at
expanding its current place from malls to strategic places near colleges or offices. This
mandates that these demographic section of society may be willing to experience Burger
King but is unable to do so because of location and time constraints.
ADVANTAGE:
Consumers are very satisfied with Burger King's quality, ambience and additional
service. Hence, this positive feature can be extended to more locations and more
DISADVANTAGE:
More locations would mean more human and financial resources. Human resources
would need to be trained. Location acquiring may take time as in the South East Asia
region.
DISADVANTAGE:
It will take deep research and several time of brainstorming if the promotion that they
will introduce will be a big boom to the customers/public.
It will be costly and it will need some time to be perfect before it will appear to the
media.
OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIES
TIME
AREA
MARKETING
FRAME
1)Increase
1) ADVERTISEMENT: We
brand
will promote
awareness
and through
our brand
different
medium
BUDGET
brand recall
ABS-CBN
9 MONTHS
1,112,904,900.00
GMA
938,250,000.00
TV5
B) Billboard
599,400,000.00
1 YEAR
200,000.00
EDSA(50FT X 70FT)
389,000.00
C) NEWSPAPER
9 MONTHS
BROADSHEET
8,100,000.00
(COLORED)
TABLOID
3,200,000.00
2)PROMOTIONAL
SCHEME:
A) PREMIUM ITEMS:
Every kid meal will include a
3 MONTHS 10,000,000.00
3 MONTHS 500,000.00
2 MONTHS
100,000,000.00
600,000.00
100,000,000.00
BILLBOARD
COUPON SAMPLE
Cash
Flow
Statement
for
December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2014
Burger
King
Worldwide
786,900
786,900
786,900
546,700
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization of Intangibles
Change in Accruals
Change in Receivabes
Change in Inventories
-7,800
Inc
(BKW)
Change in Payables
-30,600
-30,600
-3,900 -
-11,900
Purchase of Investments
0000
Purchase of Short Term Investments - - - Purchase of Long Term Investments - - - Sale of Investments
134,4 -87,600
00
-
-43,700
132,700
-57,300
Issuance of Stock
100
-77,400
200
2,800
-4,600
226,800
6,000
Burger King Worldwide Inc is a public company that operates in the full-service restaurants
industry. Burger King Worldwide Inc's net change in cash flows in the quarter ending September
30, 2014 was $227 Million. This positive cash flow indicates that Burger King Worldwide Inc is
generating enough cash to fund all of its operations.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
In the quarter ending September 30, 2014, Burger King Worldwide Inc generated $376 Million in
cash from its core business operations. Investors tend to prefer companies with positive cash
flow from operations (though not always: some high growth companies may show negative cash
flow from operations when they are first starting out).
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
In the quarter ending September 30, 2014, Burger King Worldwide Inc used $9.8 Million in cash
for investing activities. This indicates that Burger King Worldwide Inc is investing in new assets,
which is fairly typical for a growing, stable company.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
In the quarter ending September 30, 2014, Burger King Worldwide Inc used $134.4 Million in
cash for financing activities. This negative financing cash flow indicates that Burger King
Worldwide Inc is using its cash flow from operations to pay dividends and/or pay off external
financing.
Income
Statement
for
Burger
December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2014
King
Worldwide
Cost of Revenue
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
900
Interest Expense
Other Income/Loss
1,100
900
-9,500
(BKW)
Pre-Tax Income
0
-
0
-
Preferred Dividends
0
-
0
-
Burger King Worldwide is a publicly traded company on the NYSE market. The company's
operations are primarily focused in the Full-Service Restaurants industry. In the quarter ending
September 30, 2014, Burger King Worldwide reported net income of -$23.5 Million. Net income
represents the profit after all expenses (including taxes and interest) have been paid.
Operating Profit
In the quarter ending September 30, 2014, Burger King Worldwide reported an operating profit
of $900,000. Operating profit is calculated by subtracting cost of goods sold and selling, general
& administrative expenses from revenue. It is the profit that takes into account the cost of
operations, including marketing, utility, and technology expenses, in addition to the cost of goods
sold. Burger King Worldwide's positive operating profit indicates that it has money left over
from operations to pay taxes and other indiret costs.
Analyzing Burger King Worldwide Using the Income Statement
When analyzing Burger King Worldwide's profits, it is important to put them into context: use
the graphs below to compare current margins with margins from previous years and be sure to
check out the margins of competitors. Typical margins vary by industry. A company with low
profit margins can do well if it has high inventory turnover.
1.18B
1.15B
1.07B
1.07B
967.2M
Intangibles
Deposits & Other Assets
Burger King Total Assets
3.31B 3.4B
3.42B 3.43B 3.43B 3.39B
215.1M 236.4M 297.2M 363.5M 306.9M 313M
5.8B
5.75B
5.81B
5.83B
5.77B
5.66B
Notes Payable
Accounts Payable
Current Portion Long-Term Debt
Current Portion Capital Leases
Accrued Expenses
Income Taxes Payable
Other Current Liabilities
Burger King Total Current Liabilities
34M
100.2M
470.9M
-
24.1M
94.1M
229.2M
-
41.7M
87.6M
243.9M
-
31.1M
81.4M
233.5M
-
25.8M
75M
283.2M
-
41.5M
68.5M
257.3M
-
384M
367.3M
Mortgages
Deferred Taxes/Income
Convertible Debt
Long-Term Debt
Non-Current Capital Leases
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Burger King Total Liabilities
630.7M
2.85B
66.5M
269.4M
638.4M
2.86B
70M
300.8M
662.8M
2.87B
72.1M
308.9M
692.8M
2.88B
75.4M
317.9M
664.5M
2.89B
78.5M
354.8M
661.3M
2.9B
80.8M
343.2M
4.42B
4.22B
4.29B
4.31B
4.37B
4.35B
Minority Interest
Preferred Stock
Common Stock Net
Capital Surplus
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
Other Liabilities
Burger King Shareholders Equity
3.5M
1.25B
260.1M
7.3M
-128M
3.5M
1.25B
311.7M
7.3M
-19.4M
3.5M
1.25B
261.3M
7.3M
20.3M
3.5M
1.24B
225.5M
7.3M
54.6M
3.5M
1.22B
183.3M
-11.2M
3.5M
1.22B
136.2M
-43.9M
1.38B
1.54B
1.52B
1.52B
1.4B
1.32B
5.75B
5.81B
5.83B
5.77B
5.66B
Burger King historical stock prices and Burger King stock price can tell how the stock price has
moved, whereas Burger King PE ratio chart shows if its shares are overpriced in comparison to
industry. The important things to look for in a balance sheet are:
Assets: An asset is a resource that a corporation like Burger King owns and has monetary
significance. BKW assets grew from 5.75B in 2014-Q2 to 5.8B in 2014-Q3 . Assets can
be of two types: fixed assets like real estate, plant and machinery; and current assets
which includes cash, accounts receivable etc. Tech stocks typically don't have too many
assets.
Liabilities: This item on the balance sheet implies the firm's, in this case Burger King's,
legal obligations including loans, accounts payable, deferred revenue, accrued expenses
and mortgages. The total liabilities for BKW stock is 4.42B.