Qiang Is Ready to Become a Franchise Owner and Open

question 200

Multiple Choice

Qiang is ready to become a franchise owner and open one of the 50 Southwest Diners, a very successful fast food chain specializing in dishes from the American Southwest. Which of the following problems is Qiang most likely to encounter if she agrees to become a franchisee?

• A) High initial costs and fees
• B) Poor name recognition and visibility
• C) Lack of financing
• D) Lack of managerial assistance

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Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Equity Method

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