Before the Cookie Cutter Decided Where to Place Its Store

Before The Cookie Cutter decided where to place its store, it needed to know if there were other similar stores in the area. Which customer attribute is being addressed?

A) Customers have access to the product.
B) Customers have decision-making power to buy the product.
C) Customers have money to afford the product.
D) Customers are not already served by competitors.
E) Customers have a particular need that the firm can serve.