CVP and Break-Even Analysis Paper
Learning Team A
ACC/561
Instructor
2013
CVP and Break-Even Analysis Paper When starting a business or buying a franchise it is critical for one to determine the star-up cost associated with the business. However, the most import item one must look at is the breakeven point. The breakeven point is important because it helps one plan out its activities to gives business owners an idea of the sales needed to cover its cost before one can make a profit. Within this paper, Learning Team A will examine the start-up cost and breakeven point for a Snap Fitness franchise owner.
Variable Costs “Snap Fitness estimates that each location incurs $4,000 per month in fixed operating expenses plus $2,000
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Total Variable Cost = (Number of Workers * Worker’s Daily Wage) + Other Variable Costs
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