On January 1, 2020, Franchisee Inc. enters into a contract with Italian Fine Dining Inc. for the right (beginning immediately) to operate an Italian Fine Dining restaurant and receive on-going consulting services for a five-year period. The upfront fee of $180,000 also includes specialized equipment for $24,000. The standalone selling price of the franchise services and specialized equipment are $156,000 and $24,000, respectively. The equipment (with a cost of $18,000) was transferred to the franchisee on March 1, 2020. Determine the amount of revenue to recognize for Italian Fine Dining Inc. on January 1, 2020, March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

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