Which of the Following,if True,would Weaken the Case for Short

Multiple Choice

Which of the following,if true,would weaken the case for Short and Shearer buying an existing business?

A) Short and Shearer could more easily obtain financing for the purchase.
B) Buying an existing business involves fewer legal hurdles than starting a new one.
C) Franchises have more potential for success than single-facility businesses.
D) Short and Shearer have limited funds to start with.
E) Existing businesses cost less to purchase than new ones.