Reference no: EM132968696
Question - An owner plans to invest $150,000 in a new business. Of this amount, $75,000 will be for equipment and the remainder used for working cash. Her estimates for the first year of business are as follows:
The average food costs 36% of its revenue.
Variable wages are expected to be 32% of revenue.
Liquor expense is expected to be 18% of revenue.
Fixed wages are expected to be $80,000.
The rent is $2,300 per month.
Insurance will be $15,300 for a three year policy.
It is estimated the equipment will last for 15 years.
Interest on loans is 5.5% on a balance of $40,000.
The owner wants a 20% return on her investment.
The business will have a 23% income tax rate.
Required -
a) What is the breakeven level of revenue for the restaurant?
b) How much revenue is needed to provide the owner with her desired rate of return?