What were the accounts payable to affiliates for B Bops as of December 31, 2021?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Asset | S | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | n= | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 542,855 | $ | 467,403 | $ | 351,509 | $ | 170,478 |
| Franchise fee receivable | 45,183 | 14,761 | 13,029 | 13,231 | ||||
| Receivable - related party | 32,380 | |||||||
| Total Current Assets | $ | 588,038 | $ | 482,164 | $ | 364,538 | $ | 216,089 |
| Fixed Assets | ||||||||
| Intangibles | $ | 37,700 | $ | 37,700 | $ | 37,700 | $ | 37,700 |
| Accumulated amortization | (18,326) | (18,326) | (18,326) | (18,326) | ||||
| Total Fixed Assets | $ | 19,374 | $ | 19,374 | $ | 19,374 | $ | 19,374 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | ||||||||
| Note Receivable - Shareholder | $ | 194,917 | $ | 132,338 | $ | 129,116 | $ | 125,973 |
| Total Other Non-Current Assets | $ | 194,917 | $ | 132,338 | $ | 129,116 | $ | 125,973 |
| Total Assets | $ Liabili | 802,329 ties and Stock | $ holder | 633,876 s Equity | $ | 513,028 | $ | 361,436 |
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts Payable | $ | 7,596 | $ | _ | $ | 487 | $ | _ |
| Accounts Payable - Affiliate | - | - | , | 20,608 | , | 20,608 | ||
| Total Current Liabilities | $ | 7,596 | $ | $ | 21,095 | $ | 20,608 | |
| Total Liabilities | $ | 7,596 | $ | $ | 21,095 | $ | 20,608 | |
| Stockholder's Equity | ||||||||
| Common Stock | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | $ | 1 |
| Additional Paid-in Capital | 149,999 | 149,999 | 149,999 | · | 149,999 | |||
| Retained Earnings | 644,733 | 483,876 | 341,933 | 190,828 | ||||
| Total Stockholder's Equity | $ | 794,733 | $ | 633,876 | $ | 491,933 | $ | 340,828 |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity | $ | 802,329 | $ | 633,876 | $ | 513,028 | $ | 361 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD pages 52–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the accounts payable to affiliates as of December 31, 2021, was $20,608. This liability represents the amount B Bops owed to its affiliates at the end of the 2021 fiscal year.
Specifically, the FDD notes that B-Bop's, Inc. (a common paymaster) paid salaries and payroll taxes for B Bops. The payable due to B-Bop's Inc. resulting from these transactions was $20,608 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. This indicates that B Bops utilizes a common paymaster, which is an affiliated entity, to handle payroll-related expenses.
For a prospective franchisee, this related-party transaction highlights the importance of understanding the financial relationships between B Bops and its affiliated entities. While the $20,608 payable was cleared on March 20, 2023, it demonstrates that B Bops engages in transactions with related parties, which could impact the company's financial performance and stability. Franchisees should inquire about the nature and extent of these related-party transactions to assess any potential risks or benefits.