Problem 12-19 Simple Rate of Return; Payback Period [LO12-1, LO12-6] 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 $4,600 per month. b. Remodeling and necessary equipment would cost $384,000. The equipment would have a 10-year life and a $38,400 salvage value. Straight-line depreciation would be used, and the salvage value would be considered in computing depreciation would cost 20% of sales. utilities. In addition, Mr. Swanson would have to pay a commission to The Yogurt Place, Inc., of 13.5% of sales. c. Based on similar outlets elsewhere, Mr. Swanson estimates that sales would total $490,000 per year. Ingredients d. Operating costs would include $89,000 per year for salaries, $5,400 per year for insurance, and $46,000 per year for 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 20%, should he acquire the franchise? 3-a. Compute the payback period on the outlet. 3-b. If Mr. Swanson wants a payback of two years or less, will he acquire the franchise? Req 1 Req 3A Req 2A Req 2B Req 3B Prepare a contribution format income statement that shows the expected net operating income each year from the franchise outlet. The Yogurt Place, Ind Contribution Format Income Statement Variable expenses: Fixed expenses Req 3B Req 3A Req 2B Req 1 Req 2A Compute the simple rate of return promised by the outlet. (Round percentage answer to 1 decimal place.) Simple rate of return Req 1 Req 2A Req 2B Req 3A Req 3B If Mr. Swanson requires a simple rate of return of at least 20%, should he acquire the franchise? Yes ONo Req 1 Req 2A Req 2B Req 3A Req 3B If Mr. Swanson wants a payback of two years or less, will he acquire the franchise? Yes