What is the trend in cash for 1 800 Packouts over the reported periods?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
terest expense | | (3,821,499) | | (647,029) | | Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiary | | - | | 77,537 | | Gain on sale of unconsolidated subsidiary | | 1,025,637 | | - | | Other income (expense) | _ | (51,463) | | (112,956) | | Total other expense, net | _ | (2,847,325) | | (682,448) | | Loss before income taxes | | (11,719,346) | | (6,523,717) | | Income tax benefit | _ | 1,280,676 | | 374,421 | | Net loss | $ | (10,438,670) | s | (6,149,296) |
| Balance as of April 9, 2021 (inception) | $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | 47,557,681 | |
| Net loss | (6,149,296) | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2021 | 41,408,385 | |
| Contributions | 35,555,980 | |
| Distributions | (250,000) | |
| Net loss | _ | (10,438,670) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | Ś | 66,275,695 |
| For the year ded December 31, 2022 | (in | r the period from April 9, 2021 ception) through cember 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (10,438,670) | $ | (6,149,296) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in | ||||
| operating activities: | ||||
| Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets | 10,568,470 | 2,543,033 | ||
| Depreciation of fixed assets | 29,104 | 5,840 | ||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 213,726 | 38,998 | ||
| Amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset | 108,253 | - | ||
| Gain on sale of unconsolidated subsidiary Loss on disposal of fixed assets | (1,025,637) 43,615 | - | ||
| Provision for bad debt | 43,615 25,950 | 32,710 | ||
| Decrease (increase) in: | 23,330 | 32,710 | ||
| Accounts receivable | (777,114) | 34,410 | ||
| Contract assets | (2,540,535) | (169,463) | ||
| Other assets | (535,234) | (216,538) | ||
| Increase (decrease) in: | 2 012 105 | 472.450 | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses Contract liabilities | 2,012,196 3,647,786 | 472,458 768.118 | ||
| Operating lease liabilities | (76,533) | 700,110 | ||
| Deferred taxes | (1,269,181) | (409, 393) | ||
| Net cash used in operating activities | _ | (13,804) | (3,049,123) | |
| • | _ | (13,604) | (3,049,123) | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | (000 774) | (5.040) | ||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (238,771) | (5,840) | ||
| Contingent consideration paid | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated subsidiary | (1,200,000) 1,623,174 | |||
| Net cash paid for acquisitions | (46,109,861) | (62,103,632) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | Ξ | (45,925,458) | ( |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 67–238)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1 800 Packouts's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cash flow statements provide insight into the company's cash positions over different periods. The cash and restricted cash at the end of the year 2022 was reported as $4,303,737, while for the period from April 9, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2021, it was $2,053,413. This shows an increase in cash and restricted cash from the initial period in 2021 to the end of 2022.
Specifically, when looking at cash flow from operating activities, 1 800 Packouts used $3,049,123 during the period from April 9, 2021 to December 31, 2021. In 2022, 1 800 Packouts used $13,604 in operating activities. This represents a significant change in cash used for operating activities between the two periods.
Furthermore, the cash flow from financing activities shows that 1 800 Packouts had $67,212,008 provided by financing activities during the period from April 9, 2021, to December 31, 2021. In 2022, cash flow provided by financing activities was $48,189,586. This indicates a decrease in cash provided by financing activities from the initial period to 2022. These figures are important for potential franchisees to consider as they evaluate the financial stability and cash management practices of 1 800 Packouts.