Question

marty is a successful entrepreneur who opened a fast food restaurant selling soup and sandwiches. he opened his first restaurant in colorado and soon after expanded to new mexico, arizona, and texas. what might be one reason why martys business is expanding?

higher per capita incomes in colorado, new mexico, arizona, and texas than elsewhere
reduced demand for soup and sandwiches in neighboring states
absence of potential customers in other states
positive shared experience spread among martys customer base through cultural diffusion

Explanation:

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Analyze the business expansion context

Using the Business Expansion knowledge point
Marty's fast food restaurant is expanding from Colorado into neighboring Southwestern states (New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas). Successful expansion typically relies on growing demand, brand recognition, and a spreading customer base.

Evaluate the role of cultural diffusion

Using the Cultural Diffusion knowledge point
Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and consumer preferences from one group or region to another. As customers share positive experiences, the brand's popularity spreads geographically to neighboring states, driving demand in new markets.

Assess the incorrect options

Using the Business Expansion knowledge point

• Higher per capita incomes in these specific states compared to everywhere else is factually unsupported and not a primary driver for a standard soup-and-sandwich business model.
• Reduced demand in neighboring states would discourage expansion rather than encourage it.
• An absence of potential customers in other states would also prevent successful expansion.

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Analyze the business expansion context

Using the Business Expansion knowledge point
Marty's fast food restaurant is expanding from Colorado into neighboring Southwestern states (New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas). Successful expansion typically relies on growing demand, brand recognition, and a spreading customer base.

Evaluate the role of cultural diffusion

Using the Cultural Diffusion knowledge point
Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and consumer preferences from one group or region to another. As customers share positive experiences, the brand's popularity spreads geographically to neighboring states, driving demand in new markets.

Assess the incorrect options

Using the Business Expansion knowledge point

• Higher per capita incomes in these specific states compared to everywhere else is factually unsupported and not a primary driver for a standard soup-and-sandwich business model.
• Reduced demand in neighboring states would discourage expansion rather than encourage it.
• An absence of potential customers in other states would also prevent successful expansion.

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