Lapos operates a chain of sandwich shops. The company is considering two possible expansion plans. Plan A would open 8 smaller shops at a cost of $8,400,000. Expected annual net cash inflows are $1,550,000 with 0 residual value at the end of 10 years. Under plan B, Lapos would open 3 shops at a cost of $ 8,250,000. This plan is expected to generate net cash inflows of $1,080,000 per year for 10 years, the estimated useful life of the properties. Estimated residual value for Plan B is $980,000.Lapos uses straight-line depreciation and requires an annual return of 8%.

1) Compute the ROR, the NPV, and the profitability index of these two plans. What are the strengths and weaknesses of these capital budgeting models?

2) Which expansion plan should lapos choose? Why?

3) Estimate Plan A's IRR. How does the IRR compare with the company's required rate of return?