(1) Why is Frito-Lay considering the purchase of Cracker Jack? (2) What might a SWOT analysis for Cracker Jack look like based on an assessment of the Ready-To-Eat caramel popcorn category?

Frito-Lay Company: Cracker Jack Questions

Frito-Lay Company: Cracker Jack Questions

Please make to incorporate answers to the following questions within in your write up:

(1) Why is Frito-Lay considering the purchase of Cracker Jack?

(2) What might a SWOT analysis for Cracker Jack look like based on an assessment of the Ready-To-Eat caramel popcorn category?

(3) What are the implications for Frito-Lay?

(4) How should Cracker Jack be marketed as a Frito-Lay brand?

(5) How much do you think Borden Foods wants for Cracker Jack?

(6) What is the “fair market value” for Cracker Jack as a Frito-Lay brand?

(7) How much should Frito-Lay bid for Cracker Jack?

Again, remember to think strategically, tactically and operationally.

Please make sure to support all your ideas clearly..

Make sure to follow the format illustrated in the syllabus “Format For Written Case Analysis”.