What was the accumulated amortization 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 accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2021, was $(18,326). This figure represents the total amount of amortization expense that has been recognized against the value of B Bops's intangible assets up to that date. Amortization is the systematic allocation of the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life, similar to depreciation for tangible assets.
For a prospective B Bops franchisee, understanding accumulated amortization is important for assessing the company's financial health and the value of its assets. A higher accumulated amortization relative to the original cost of the intangible assets could indicate that these assets are nearing the end of their useful lives or that their value has diminished over time. However, in this case, the intangible asset is the licensed system, which B Bops stopped amortizing in 2002, so the accumulated amortization has remained constant since then.
It's also worth noting that B Bops evaluates the licensed system annually for potential impairment. If the value of the licensed system were to decline significantly, B Bops would be required to recognize an impairment charge, which would reduce the carrying value of the asset on the balance sheet. This could have implications for the company's profitability and financial position.
Therefore, while the accumulated amortization figure itself provides a snapshot of past accounting treatment, prospective franchisees should also consider the company's policies for evaluating and potentially impairing its intangible assets, as these policies can impact the future financial performance of B Bops.