What was the change in deferred commissions for Antioch Pizza Shop in 2023?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
330 | 218,330 | | Balances at December 31, 2023 | 1,000 | $ | 10 | $ | 6,810 | $ | 245,516 | $ 252,336 |
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 218,330 | $ | 35,383 | $ | 259,523 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to | ||||||
| net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | (22,400) | - | - | |||
| Inventory | (7,650) | - | - | |||
| Deferred commissions | 8,008 | (16,973) | - | |||
| Related party payable | - | - | (44,521) | |||
| Accounts payable | (2,199) | 6,383 | (10,856) | |||
| Deferred revenue | - | 10,000 | 25,000 | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 194,089 | 34,793 | 229,146 | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
| Stockholder dividends | (15,510) | (85,889) | (430,179) | |||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (15,510) | (85,889) | (430,179) | |||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 178,579 | (51,096) | (201,033) | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
Source: Item 21 — Financial Statements (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the deferred commissions decreased by $16,973 in 2023. The balance sheets show that deferred commissions were $16,973 in 2023 and $8,965 in 2024.
Deferred commissions typically arise when Antioch Pizza Shop receives payments related to franchise agreements but has not yet fully performed the services or fulfilled the obligations for which the payments were intended. This often relates to new franchise locations that have been sold but are not yet open. The commissions are 'deferred' on the balance sheet until the corresponding services are rendered.
The decrease in deferred commissions suggests that Antioch Pizza Shop recognized more of these deferred amounts as revenue during 2023, likely due to new franchise locations opening and commencing operations. For a prospective franchisee, this trend can indicate the rate at which new locations are opening and generating revenue for the franchisor. It also reflects the franchisor's accounting practices regarding revenue and commission recognition.