Leches operates a chain of sandwich shops
Using payback, rate the return, discounted cash flow models, and profitability index to make capital investment decisions; Calculating IRR
Leches operates a chain of sandwich shops. The company is considering two possible expansion plans. Plan A would open eight smaller shops at a cost of $8,400,000. Expected annual net cash inflows are $1,500,000, with zero residual value at the end of 10 years. Under Plan B Leches would open three larger 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 $1,000,000. Leches uses straight line depreciation and requires an annual return of 10%
Requirements
1. Compute the payback period, the ROR, the NPV, and the profitability index of these two plans. What are the strengths and weaknesses of these capital budgeting models?
Advantages of payback period are:
Disadvantages of payback period are:
2. Which expansion plan should Leches choose? Why?
3. Estimate Plan A’s IRR. How does the IRR compare with the company’s required rate of return?
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