KidZania: Spreading Fun around the World Harvard Case Solution & Analysis

KidZania: Spreading Fun around the World Case Study Solution

Alternative to become a global brand:

Alternatives considered and analysed involves growth in the number of parks, new formats, interactive digital platform and developing content to extend the brand to other media. On the basis of the valuation of each alternative, NPV and IRR was calculated based on assumptions. These assumptions were made to identify the best suited alternative to be implemented in order to take KidZania at international level to make it a global brand.

Therefore, the valuation of each alternative as shown in Table 1 showed positive NPV in increased IRR percentages. In comparison to all alternatives and with advancement in technological use in forthcoming period, it is suggested that Alternative 3 –interactive digital platform should be implemented. As it gives highest value of NPV and IRR i.e. 562 and 325 percent as compared to other alternatives.

Initiatives to accelerate the growth and revenue:

Key factors to consider for improvement of the growth of corporation at top-line for the business is crafting and implementation of a strategy for sales optimization, efforts of customer services and marketing. These are basically known as the three basic pillars in the increased generation of revenues in the ecosystem of any business. The need of a business philosophy i.e. a customer centric focus on value deliverance of the potential consumers.Therefore, the ideal strategy for growth for optimization of marketing initiatives assists in exploring channels of sales through building lasting relationship with customers. These includes use of predictive analytics, keep adding to channels of sales and re-imagining marketing. (Anonymus, 2014)

Areas for improvement:

Focusing on the problems experienced by KidZania, there were some areas which requires improvement which includes devaluation of currency, marketing strategy and sales environment, providing reasons for stakeholder for continuous investment. Therefore, in order to address these issues, explanations are described below:

Get Pricing Right:

Elimination of leakage in executing current process of pricing in Mexico as per the devaluation of currency. Strengthening of process of pricing, incentives, leadership styles and systems can provide with a new approach for achievement of optimal pricing through strengthening the linkage between effective price and value. Simultaneously, the adoption of new structures of pricing will assist in managing the issue of currency devaluation.

Create a Productive Sales Environment

For improvement in the marketing, tracking, monitoring and management of sales team are important factors. Providing support to the sales with linked with their incentives affect the effective market of their product with their consumers as well as grabbing their interest. Implementation and evaluation of performance on the basis of cultures and standards with respect to the expectation of consumers.

Enhance Sales Effectiveness:

Expansion of cross- and up-selling services in order to increase penetration in international market through increase in the investment of stakeholders (share of spend) required for improving and innovating services and operations of the organization for its potential consumers. (Leijon, 2016)

CONCLUSION:

KidZania was initiated with learning spaces and multiple entertainment through providing children with opportunity to grow their capacity and creative potential for playing and imagination.The key issue was the need to keep their concept fresh as a long-term strategy and be known as the global brand. In comparison to all alternatives and with advancement in technological use in forthcoming period, it is suggested that Alternative 3 – interactive digital platform should be implemented. On the contrary, other areas which require improvement includes devaluation of currency, marketing strategy and sales environment, providing reasons for stakeholder for continuous investment.

 

Appendix A –SWOT Analysis

Strength Weakness
·         A reputed position supported by various brands.

·         Creation of educational theme parks

·         Concept of fun learning.

·         Variation in the number of activities for participation

·         No services for children with special needs

·         Migration of mass media to my media

·         Devaluation of currency

Opportunities Threats
·         Venture of KidZania in new mediums.

·         Increase in the reach and frequency of using brand name.

·         Providing stakeholders with reasons to invest

·         Integration of new approaches for marketing

·         Loyalty is required to be created for sustaining repetition

·         Possibility of incidents at the time of handling kids.

·         Rejection of audience by bringing change in the concept.

Appendix B – VRIO Analysis

Resources Valuable Rare Imitation Organization
Sponsorship Yes No Yes Yes
Location Yes No Yes Yes
International Experience Yes No No Yes
Target Market Yes Yes No Yes
Innovation and creativity Yes Yes Yes Yes
Service differentiation Yes Yes Yes Yes

Appendix C –Valuation of Alternatives

Alt. 1 Valuation 0 1 2 3 4 5
Investment -210
Revenues 1153 1225 1301 1381 1467
Revenue Growth 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2%
EBITDA 251 267 284 301 320
Less: Dep and Ammortization 13 13 14 15 16
EBIT 239 254 269 286 304
EBIT*(1-Tax) 179 190 202 215 228
Add: D and A 13 13 14 15 16
Net Cash Flows -210 192 204 216 230 244

 

Alt. 2 Valuation 0 1 2 3 4 5
Investment -53
Revenues 288 303 318 334 350
Revenue Growth 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
EBITDA 63 66 69 73 76
Less: Dep and Ammortization 3 3 3 4 4
EBIT 60 63 66 69 73
EBIT*(1-Tax) 45 47 49 52 54
Add: D and A 3 3 3 4 4
Net Cash Flows -52.5 48 50 53 55 58

 

Alt. 3 Valuation 0 1 2 3 4 5
Investment -45
Revenues 5600 840 966 1111 1278 1469
Revenue Growth 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
EBITDA 183 211 242 279 320
Less: Dep and Ammortization 9 11 12 14 16
EBIT 174 200 230 265 304
EBIT*(1-Tax) 130 150 173 198 228
Add: D and A 9 11 12 14 16
Net Cash Flows -45 140 161 185 212 244

 

Alt. 4 Valuation 0 1 2 3 4 5
Investment -45
Revenues 5600 840 966 1111 1278 1469
Revenue Growth 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
EBITDA 183 211 242 279 320
Less: Dep and Ammortization 9 11 12 14 16
EBIT 174 200 230 265 304
EBIT*(1-Tax) 130 150 173 198 228
Add: D and A 9 11 12 14 16
Net Cash Flows -45 140 161 185 212 244

 

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