What was the investment in note receivable - shareholder for B Bops in 2023?
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 investment in note receivable from the shareholder was $132,338 as of December 31, 2023. This represents the amount the sole shareholder owes to B Bops Franchising Corp.
This "Note Receivable - Shareholder" is categorized as an Other Non-Current Asset on B Bops's balance sheet. Non-current assets are those not expected to be converted to cash within one year. The note receivable indicates that the shareholder has borrowed money from the company, and this debt is not expected to be repaid within the next year.
For a prospective franchisee, this related-party transaction is important to note. While it doesn't directly impact the franchisee's operations, it provides insight into the financial relationships within B Bops. Franchisees should pay attention to related-party transactions as they can sometimes indicate potential conflicts of interest or unusual financial arrangements. Understanding these relationships can help a franchisee assess the overall financial health and stability of the franchisor.