Analyze El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

a$.$ Determine the profit margin for each segment. Round to one decimal place.

b$.$ Determine the investment turnover for each segment. Round to two decimal places.

d$.$ Which of the following statement is true?

Both segments have relatively the same profit margin, investment turnover, and return on investment because their operating costs are similar.

e$.$ Why would El Pollo Loco operate company$-$owned restaurants?

Company$-$owned restaurants and stores help in establishing brand reputation, testing new products and improving operating efficiencies.

Company$-$owned restaurants and stores help in establishing brand reputation and increasing profit margins.

Company owned restaurants and stores are more profitable than franchises.

Comnanv$-$nwned restaurants and stores are low on investments and give high profits.