2025_EML Capstone Projects

Area for Improvement

Action Item

Timeline

Expected Outcome

Add in-depth analysis of staffing, scheduling, customer retention

Stronger post-launch roadmap for chosen business

Limited operational depth

Within 2 weeks

Identify free, pre-approved data sources in future projects

Data accessibility issues

Before next project start

Eliminate future research bottlenecks

Introduce weighted scoring model with third party independent review validation Include executive summary slide in final deck with actionable items Add 6-month follow-up KPIs to help track performance

More objective franchise comparison, especially early on Clearer communication of recommendations for stakeholders

Assumption bias in evaluation

Immediate

Communication of outcomes

Within 1 week

Enables long-term tracking and continuous improvement loop

Lack of follow-up indicators

During next phase

10.​ Conclusion Overall this capstone project enabled the use of information learned through the course of this graduate program. Through the use of the different analysis methodologies, risk assessment, implementation plan, final recommendation is to purchase the pilates studio. The pilates studio offers the best opportunity for profitable long term growth. The significance of the project for me is that I am able to apply this analysis process when I am ultimately in a position to pursue this goal of mine. Lastly, the final takeaway that I gained over the course of this project is that real information specific to the business is extremely valuable when evaluating the profitability of it.

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