What was the franchise fee receivable for B Bops as of December 31, 2021?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2021
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||
| Cash Provided by Operating Activities Operating Revenue Interest Accrued Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash | $ 171,308 | $ 153,244 | $ 168,937 | $ 155,330 |
| 20,000 | 9,599 | 3,144 | 3,506 | |
| Provided by Operating Activities: Franchise Fee Receivable Accounts Payable | $ (30,422) | $ (1,732) | $ 203 | $ (2,318) |
| 7,596 | (487) | 487 | (41,912) | |
| $ 168,482 | $ 160,624 | $ 172,771 | $ 114,606 | |
| Cash Disbursed for Operating Activities: Professional Fees Bank Charges Salaries Payroll Taxes | $ (22,283) | $ (20,398) | $ (20,472) | $ (14,989) |
| (572) | (502) | (504) | (519) | |
| - | - | - | (100,000) | |
| - | - | - | (1,450) | |
| Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities | $ 145,627 | $ 139,724 | $ 151,795 | $ (2,352) |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||
| Investment in Note Receivable - Related Party | $ - | $ (20,608) | $ 32,380 | $ (3,034) |
| Investment in Note Receivable - Shareholder | (62,579) | (3,222) | (3,144) | |
| Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities | $ (62,579) | $ (23,830) | $ 29,236 | $ (3,034) |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||
| Shareholder Distrib |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD pages 52–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cash flow statement provides data regarding franchise fee receivables. Specifically, the reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities includes a line item for 'Franchise Fee Receivable.' As of December 31, 2021, this figure was $(2,318). This indicates a decrease in franchise fee receivable during that year.
In practical terms, a negative value for franchise fee receivable suggests that B Bops collected more in franchise fees than it recognized as revenue during 2021. This could be due to various factors, such as changes in payment terms, the timing of franchise openings, or adjustments to revenue recognition policies.
A prospective B Bops franchisee should consider this information in the context of the company's overall financial health and growth trajectory. It would be prudent to inquire about the reasons for the decrease in franchise fee receivable and to understand how B Bops manages its revenue recognition and collection processes. Understanding these trends can provide insights into the stability and predictability of the franchisor's revenue streams.