Paul Swanson has an opportunity to acquire a franchise from The Yogurt Place, Inc., to dispense frozen yogurt products under The Yogurt Place name. Mr. Swanson has assembled the following information relating to the franchise: a. A suitable location in a large shopping mall can be rented for $3,500 per month b. Remodeling and necessary equipment would cost $270,000. The equipment would have a 15-year life and an $18,000 salvage value Straight-line depreciation would be used, and the salvage value would be considered in computing depreciation c. Based on similar outlets elsewhere, Mr. Swanson estimates that sales would total $300,000 per year. Ingredients would cost 20% of sales d. Operating costs would include $70,000 per year for salaries, $3,500 per year for insurance, and $27,000 per year for utilities. In addition, Mr. Swanson would have to pay a commission to The Yogurt Place, Inc., of 12.5% of sales. Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement that shows the expected net operating income each year from the franchise outlet 2-a. Compute the simple rate of return promised by the outlet. 2-b. If Mr. Swanson requires a simple rate of return of at least 12%, should he acquire the franchise? 3-a. Compute the payback period on the outlet. 3-b. If Mr. Swanson wants a payback of four years or less, will he acquire the franchise? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1 Req 2A Reg 2B Req Req 38 Prepare a contribution format income statement that shows the expected net operating income each year from th outlet. The Yogurt Place, Inc. Contribution Format Income Statement Sales $ 300,000 Variable expenses: 60,000 Commissions 37.500 198,000 102,000 Fixed expenses 102,000 Hey Reg 2A >