Business Essentials (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134129969
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.26C
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Case summary:
Company CS is an ice-cream shop which contains a list of ice-cream, toppings, cakes, and other confections. The net worth of the firm is $250,000 and the cash available is $125,000. The up-front fee of the franchise is $27,000 and it is good for a ten-year term. However, the start-up cost is $467,525 and it takes four to twelve months to open the location.
To determine: The advantages of buying the Company C as opposed to starting a business.
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Business Essentials (11th Edition)
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