Papa Fred's Pizza store no. 16 has fallen on hard times and is about to be closed. The following figures are available for the period just ended:
All employees except the store manager would be discharged. The manager, who earns $27,000 annually, would be transferred to store no. 19 in a neighboring suburb. Also, no. 16's furnishings and equipment are fully depreciated and would be removed and transported to Papa Fred's warehouse at a cost of $2,800.
Required:
A. What is store no. 16's reported loss for the period just ended?
B. Should the store be closed? Why?
C. Would Papa Fred's likely lose all $205,000 of sales revenue if store no. 16 were closed? Explain.
D. What are sold some of the considerations an owner or CEO should consider before closing a store, department or any business segments?