With the aid of a strategic group map for the pizza segment of the food service industry, one can
A)identify easily the entry and exit barriers for each strategic group and intersegment competition with other casual restaurants.
B)pinpoint precisely which pizza restaurants are in profitable strategic groups and which are not.
C)identify which competitive forces are strong and which are weak for pizza restaurants.
D)measure accurately whether across-group rivalry among pizza establishments is stronger than within-group rivalry, and vice versa.
E)reveal which pizza establishments are close competitors and which are distant rivals, and that not all positions on the map are equally attractive.

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A strategic group map for the pizza segment of the food service industry can reveal which pizza establishments are close competitors and which are distant rivals, and that not all positions on the map are equally attractive. This information can help companies determine the optimal positioning for their brand and identify areas of opportunity for growth. However, it is not designed to identify entry and exit barriers, pinpoint profitability, or measure rivalry among pizza establishments. It can provide insight into the strength of competitive forces in the industry.

With the Aid of a Strategic Group Map for the Pizza