What were the retained earnings for B Bops in 2022?
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 company's retained earnings at the end of 2022 were $341,933. This figure represents the accumulated net income of B Bops that has been retained within the business rather than being distributed to owners as dividends.
Retained earnings are a key indicator of a company's financial health and its ability to reinvest in future growth. A higher retained earnings balance generally suggests that the company has been profitable and has chosen to reinvest its earnings back into the business. For a prospective B Bops franchisee, this indicates the franchisor has a solid financial foundation.
It is important to note that while retained earnings represent accumulated profits, they do not necessarily equate to available cash. The cash position of B Bops is detailed separately in the cash flow statement. Reviewing both the balance sheet and cash flow statement provides a more complete picture of the company's financial standing. Prospective franchisees should analyze these figures in conjunction with other financial metrics and seek professional advice to assess the overall financial stability of B Bops.