Which part/phrase in the passage hints at a disadvantage that Gary suffers as a franchisee? A. Gary entered a franchise contract with a manufacturing company a year back.

B. He has to sell the company's products under its trademark. He
has been learning the company's management techniques as per the contract.

C. He cannot pitch new ideas to his franchisor since the contract
restricts his creativity and independence.

D. He has to pay royalties and a small percentage of his sales revenue to the franchisor every month.

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?