Edexcel A Level Business Studies Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment November 2021 question paper 9BS0/03

Using Extract A, assess two likely reasons why US fast food companies such as McDonald’s choose to locate restaurants in the UK.

Assess the possible limitations of secondary market research to restaurant chain companies, such as Jamie Oliver’s.

Using the data in Extracts B and C, assess the likely effects of decreases in UK corporation tax rates in March 2020 on UK restaurants chains, such as Jamie Oliver’s.

Using the data in Extract D and your own knowledge of business, evaluate and recommend whether Mindful Chef should seek a joint venture with Auchan, France or seek a global merger with companies such as Blue Apron, US.

Assess two suitable external methods of finance that could have been used by Andy and Holly for The Wonky Table start-up capital in 2010.

Holly and Andy are considering creating a mission statement for The Wonky Table.

Assess the potential benefits to The Wonky Table of having a mission statement.

Assess the likely value of flexible working to small family-owned restaurants, such as The Wonky Table.

Holly and Andy are considering ways to increase profits. They could either extend their premises upstairs or offer external catering to local businesses.

Using the data in Extract G and SWOT analysis, evaluate each option and recommend to Holly and Andy which one might be better for them to increase profits.