$5.$Build a cost$/$benefit analysis to estimate the net benefit of each

solution $($you pick the timeline, but it should probably be long enough

to demonstrate break$-$even or net return on your investment. If

monetary return isn$$t the primary benefit of the solution, be sure to

explain that$).$

$6.$ Now that you have more information, make a single recommendation,

and summarize why it is the better of the two solutions. Here is the info needed for above: Solution $1$Partnerships$$ Ratings

Long$-$term financial outlook: $9$

Short$-$term financial outlook: $7$

Retaining at least $51\%$ Equity: $5$

Removing debt as efficiently as possible: $8$

Creating stability as a company: $8$

Long$-$term financial outlook is rated at a $9$ do to the fact that it has a constant positive flow of revenue when involved in a partnership. Short$-$term financial outlook is rated at $7$ do to the fact that short term it can relieve Rite Aid from the current financial pressure that the company is facing due to debt. Retaining at least $51\%$ Equity when partnering with other companies it depends on the legal agreement, but overall, it$$s graded at $5$ do to the fact that the likelihood that the brand can continue to stay in business without a solution like a partnership is low. So$,$ I have chosen the desire to keep the brand open and running versus the overall percentage of ownership. Removing debt as efficiently as possible is highly important for the survival of the company therefor I rated it at an $8$ as well as creating stability as a company so we can retain the trust of the customers, partners, and employees.

Solution $2$Debt Restructuring$$ Ratings

Long$-$term financial outlook: $9$

Short$-$term financial outlook: $9$

Retaining at least $51\%$ Equity: $4$

Removing debt as efficiently as possible: $9$

Creating stability as a company: $8$

Long$-$term financial outlook is rated at a $9$ do to the fact that it this is a big necessity for the longer success of the company. Short$-$term financial outlook is rated at $9$ do to the fact that short term it can relieve Rite Aid from the current financial pressure that the company is facing due to debt and claiming bankruptcy. Retaining at least $51\%$ equity when working out loan extension and payback time isn$$t an overall imminent concert if the company can find the resources to pay the money owed pack in the agreed time. Therefor I grated Retaining at least $51\%$ Equity at a $4.$ Removing debt as efficiently as possible is highly important for the survival of the company therefor I rated it at a $9$ do to the fact that the faster that Rite Aid can pay back the debt the sooner their revenue can be used on other plans, like expansion, more employees, better pay and benefits, marketing, and many other criteria that goes into a successful business. Creating stability as a company is incredibly important and that wat it$$s ranked at an $8.$ When stability is stablished, the company can obtain and retain the trust of the customers, partners, and employees that make it possible for companies like Rite Aid to stay in business.