All businesses face risks. Using the riskiness reference in chapter 2 of your book, select the company that has the lowest risk of the options given along with the correct reason for the low risk.

Companies like IBM because old companies never seem to die.

Companies like Facebook because everyone likes a start-up.

Companies like Blockbuster because an acquisition strategy is safer than a start-up strategy.

Companies like McDonalds because franchises typically use proven business models.