Event Catering - Publications - Faculty & Research

October 2016 (Revised November 2016)
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DO & CO: Gourmet Entertainment

By: Juan Alcácer and Esel Çekin

This case is about a global catering, restaurant, and hospitality company, DO & CO, growing geographically with its existing businesses while also adding new brands to its portfolio. The company had $1 billion in revenues in 2015 from its three divisions: airline... View Details

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January 2024 (Revised October 2024)
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DO & CO: Crafting Luxury in the Fast Lane (A)

By: Juan Alcácer, Esel Cekin, Michael Lee and Noah Roberson

In July 2023, Attila Dogudan, the chairman of DO & CO, a renowned international catering firm, found himself in a deep conversation with his two sons about a potential new venture: catering for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, a significant step beyond their 31-year history... View Details

Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Health Pandemics; Opportunities; Corporate Strategy; Luxury; Food and Beverage Industry; Las Vegas

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28 Feb 2017
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First Look at New Research, February 28

company, DO & CO, growing geographically with its existing businesses while also adding new brands to its portfolio. The company had $1 billion in revenues in 2015 from its three divisions: airline catering; international event... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

08 Jul 2014
First Look

First Look: July 8

moving "downmarket" without diminishing their prestige or alienating existing customers. The authors suggest various ways to cater to new, non-core customers in a way that differentiates the newcomers from a brand's core... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

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Middle East & North Africa - Global

Research Center: Cairo Cairo, Egypt Middle East and North Africa Research Center: Istanbul Istanbul, Türkiye Israel Research Office Tel Aviv, Israel News & Highlights DECEMBER 2024 EVENT HBS MBA Admissions View Details

16 Nov 2016
Research & Ideas

Turning One Thousand Customers into One Million

photographers to take inviting photos of hosts’ apartments). Following those guidelines, they were able to gradually improve their products and identify what made them resonate most with customers and suppliers. Only after that was scaling a possibility, requiring a... View Details

Keywords: by Thales S. Teixeira and Michael Blanding; Retail; Transportation; Accommodations

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Policies, Rules & Guidelines | About

following provides guidance on how to format your HBS email signature to meet school guidelines. Event Guideline Policies HBS facilities are for use exclusively by current HBS affiliates (faculty, staff, MBA student groups) for View Details

14 Mar 2023
In Practice

What Does the Failure of Silicon Valley Bank Say About the State of Finance?

The bank run that led to the stunning collapse of Silicon Valley Bank late last week continues to send shivers through the American financial system. SVB, the Santa Clara, California-based bank that catered to the tech industry, was the... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Financial Services; Banking

17 Nov 2015
Blog Post

What is HBS START Week?

and with their class as a whole. Events range from activities that facilitate small-group discussion (e.g., small group dinners and brunches, “Ask an EC” Ice Cream Social) to larger parties (e.g., Color Block Party and Casino Night). We... View Details

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Profiles - MBA

which started off as just me hosting coding clubs at different Title 1 schools in the area has turned into 10 state chapters, events across the country, and a national team of over 50 dedicated students. The experience taught me a lot... View Details

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On Campus Logistics - Recruiting

one of your interviewers require accommodations to participate fully, please indicate their needs so we can make the appropriate arrangements. Catering: HBS does not permit catering on-campus. Event... View Details

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Drug & Alcohol Policy | About

influence of alcohol or drugs, or with an open container of alcohol. Responsible Social Events Harvard Business School expects students, faculty, and staff in leadership roles (e.g., club presidents or program chairs) to create safe and... View Details

02 May 2016
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5 Facts about Clubs at HBS

year will be spent with your section, clubs provide an easy way to meet fellow classmates across sections and years. Taking into account the large size of HBS, and the many section events that occur in the RC year, it may seem daunting... View Details

03 Nov 2023
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Global Networking Night; Sweden Club Holds Climate Forum

Clubs News Clubs News Global Networking Night 2023 Another successful Global Networking Night (GNN) is in the books, after alumni around the world held nearly 60 separate events on October 25. The annual GNN features alumni gatherings—some in person, some... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Mar 2004
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Derek Ferguson

Music, a retailer based in the Midwest. “Its biggest profit drivers were rap and hip-hop,” he remarks. “I remember thinking that there was a real opportunity to cater more directly to that customer base.” To learn more about the business,... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Arts, Entertainment

01 Dec 2022
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My First Job

Thomas (MBA 2003) Grace Under Fire I was a server for the catering service on my college campus. Working at the banquets hosted by the university president was my favorite because sometimes it meant seeing famous people. One time Stephen... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

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Industry Information - Alumni

Premium articles require a fee-based subscription. The Atlantic - Education Follow stories focused on current education events and issues. Chronicle of Philanthropy News publication that includes articles and data on donors, charities and... View Details

19 Sep 2016
Research & Ideas

Why Isn't Business Research More Relevant to Business Practitioners?

relevant. In fact, basic research can help to predict—or even to prevent—real-world events years before they happen. Case in point: In 1996, Max H. Bazerman and several colleagues published “Egocentric Interpretations of Fairness in... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Education

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Self-Catering | About

self-catered event. Outside caterers are not permitted on campus. Food must be pre-packaged and delivered in disposable containers, ready for consumption. Food providers cannot serve the food delivered. Heating devices of any kind may not... View Details

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Finance Club | MBA

Finance Club The Finance Club promotes finance-related activities and careers throughout the HBS community. As one of the largest clubs on campus, it caters to a wide variety of finance-related interests, particularly investment banking,... View Details

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