What was the change in accounts receivable, net, for Basecamp Fitness in 2023 (in thousands of US dollars)?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 21, 2025
Anytime Fitness, LLC and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2024 and 2023
| (in thousands of US dollars) | 2024 2023 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Net income | $ 113,091 $ 54,308 $ 60,705 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows | ||
| from operating activities | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,831 6,125 2,705 | |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs, included in interest expense | 3,970 1,740 1,740 | |
| Loss on sale of property and equipment | - 112 2 | |
| (Gain) loss on sale or closure of fitness center operations | (481) - 4 | |
| Operating right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities, net | (107) (58) 130 | |
| Changes in assets and liabilities | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | (2,966) (1,398) 1,000 | |
| Vendor rebates receivable | (699) (944) (726) | |
| Due from related parties | (299) 333 (61) | |
| Inventory | (1,831) (552) (676) | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (6,035) 1,984 (2,196) | |
| Deferred costs | 2,083 302 76 | |
| Accounts payable and other accrued expenses | 1,226 4,001 (1,076) | |
| Due to related parties | (109) (253) 142 | |
| Deferred revenue | 5,154 1,004 2,545 | |
| Net cash flows provided by operating activities | 126,828 66,704 64,314 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (591) (1,407) (1,898) | |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 525 - 13 | |
| Cash acquired in common control transaction | 2,172 - - | |
| Purchases of software development and license costs | (6,847) (8,654) (7,472) | |
| Purchases of trademarks | (20) (29) (28) | |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | (4,761) (10,090) (9,385) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 524,000 - - | |
| Principal payments on long-term debt | (29,000) - (1,213) | |
| Financing costs related to issuance of long-term debt | (14,892) - - | |
| Cash contributions | - - 1 | |
| Distributions paid to member | (599,060) (60,125) (53,469) | |
| Net cash flows used in financing activities | (118,952) (60,125) (54,681) | |
| Effect of exchange rate on cash flows, net | (2) (4) (13) | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 3,113 (3,515) 235 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ||
| Beginning of year | 13,119 16,634 16,399 | |
| End of year | $ 16,232 $ 13,119 $ 16,634 | |
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | ||
| Cash paid for interest | $ 52,480 $ 24,419 $ 24,488 | |
| Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities | ||
| Right-of-use assets acquired under operating leases | $ - $ 1,569 $ |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–248)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net change in accounts receivable for 2023 was a decrease of $1,398 thousand, compared to an increase of $1,000 thousand in 2022. This represents a change of $2,398 thousand from 2022 to 2023.
Accounts receivable represents money owed to Basecamp Fitness by its customers or franchisees for goods or services already provided. A decrease in accounts receivable could suggest that Basecamp Fitness collected debts more efficiently, experienced lower sales on credit, or tightened its credit policies. Conversely, an increase might indicate more sales on credit or slower collections.
For a prospective franchisee, monitoring changes in accounts receivable is important. It can provide insights into the financial health of Basecamp Fitness and its franchisees. Understanding the reasons behind these changes can help franchisees better manage their own cash flow and financial planning. A significant fluctuation could signal potential issues with revenue collection or sales trends that warrant further investigation.
It is important to note that these figures are presented in thousands of U.S. dollars, and prospective franchisees should review the complete financial statements and consult with a financial advisor to fully understand the implications of these changes for their investment.