What was the total stockholders' equity for Apricot Lane in 2024?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| ASSETS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Current Assets: | 4. | 107 (10 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | S | 85,129 | $ | 186,678 | |
| Marketable securities | 113,379 | 161,923 | |||
| Franchise fees receivable | 222,000 | 207,000 | |||
| Franchise royalties and advertising receivable | |||||
| less allowance for doubtful accounts | 72,069 | 95,760 | |||
| Reimbursable franchise costs and other receivab | les | ||||
| less allowance for doubtful accounts | 18,076 | 24,017 | |||
| Prepaid expenses | 20,201 | 22,346 | |||
| Current portion of notes receivable | _ | - | |||
| Total Current Assets | 530,854 | 697,724 | |||
| Furniture, equipment, and vehicles net | 156,003 | 200,976 | |||
| Other Non-current Assets: | |||||
| Security deposit | 2,500 | 2,603 | |||
| Right-of-use lease asset | - | 8,724 | |||
| Notes Receivable, less current portion | 985,265 | 985,265 | |||
| Total Other Non-current Assets | _ | 987,765 | 996,592 | ||
| Total Assets | _ - | s - | 1,674,622 | $ and the same | 1,895,292 |
| LIABILITIES & ST | FOCKHOLDERS' | EQU | ITY | ||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 8 | 35,246 | $ | 58,419 | |
| Accrued payroll | a | 122,602 | φ | 168,271 | |
| Accrued interest | 10,167 | 21,968 59,100 | |||
| Gift card liability Deferred franchise fees | 59,100 316,500 | 627,500 | |||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 45,732 | 44,200 | |||
| Current portion of lease liability | - | _ | an an an an an an an an an an an an an a | 8,724 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | 589,347 | 988,182 | |||
| Long-term Liabilities; | |||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 609,157 | 645,488 | |||
| Lease liability, net of current portion | - | - | |||
| Total Long-term Liabilities | - | 609,157 | 645,488 | ||
| Total Liabilities | 1,198,504 | 1,633,670 | |||
| Stockholders' Equity: | |||||
| Common stock 10,000 shares authorized, 6,000 s | shares issued | ||||
| and outstanding; stated value | more issued | 24,563 | 24,563 | ||
| Paid in capital | 90,000 | 90,000 | |||
| - | 361,555 | 147,059 | |||
| Retained earnings | - | ||||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | |||||
| rotai Stocknomers Equity | - | 476,118 | 261,622 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's total stockholders' equity in 2024 was $476,118. This figure represents the ownership value of the company held by its stockholders at the end of the fiscal year. It is calculated as the difference between the company's total assets and total liabilities.
For a prospective Apricot Lane franchisee, this number provides insight into the financial health and stability of the franchisor. A higher stockholders' equity generally indicates a stronger financial position, suggesting that the company has more assets than liabilities. This can be reassuring for franchisees who are investing in the brand and relying on the franchisor's support.
However, it's important to consider this figure in conjunction with other financial metrics and industry benchmarks. While a positive stockholders' equity is generally favorable, it doesn't guarantee future success or profitability. Franchisees should also review the company's revenue, expenses, and cash flow to get a comprehensive understanding of its financial performance. Additionally, comparing the stockholders' equity to previous years can reveal trends and potential areas of concern or improvement.