Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

Part 1

Having experienced a robust debate discussion on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and trends (SWOTT) analysis and strategic planning for a particular fast-food franchise, it is time to shift gears a bit and consider the competition in the fast-food industry. Read this article to frame this week’s discussion. Complete the following:

• Identify 1 or 2 other major competitors in the fast-food industry, and describe their sources of competitive advantage.
• Discuss a current issue that this industry faces. It could be favorable or unfavorable to the industry.
• Which of the major competitors has the strongest competitive advantage and ability to overcome the barriers presented by the current issues identified and why?

Part 2:

provide an argument ‘FOR’ the success of the fast-food franchise’s competitors. Submit your position by posting in the Unit 2 Debate forum, under the ‘FOR’ topic.

******* provide research that supports your assertions.*****

Responses to Other Students: Review the opposing thread comments.(POSTS NEEDEING RESPONCES WILL BE ADDED MONDAY) Respond to at least two of your classmates in the opposing thread with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening.

For Clarification this assigment is a totoal of 4 post:

Part 1 Post one main response in the topic: “Unit 3 Discussion Board”

-Yes you need citations and references (Provide research that supports your assertions)

-This one is at least 400 words

Part 2 : Based on the first initial of your last name post one main response in one of the two following topic areas BY FRIDAY:“ Responses AGAINST/NEGATING/NOT SUPPORTING the topic” or “Responses FOR/SUPPORTING the topic” -Yes you need citations and references (Provide research that supports your assertions)

Peer Responses : Review the opposing thread comments (for or against). Respond to at least two of your classmates in the opposing thread with at least a 100-word reply about their response.

No research/citations required for these two peer responses

Reference

Berger, S. (2015, June 30). Best restaurants in USA: Chick-Fil-A trumps competition, McDonald’s falls out of favor. Retrieved from the International Business Times Web site: http://www.ibtimes.com/best-restaurants-usa-chick-…

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