What was the amount of deferred license revenue for Benihana as of December 31, 2020?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
inancial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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March 19, 2021
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THE ONE GROUP HOSPITALITY, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share information)
| December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 23,614 | $ 24,385 |
| Accounts receivable | 11,356 | 5,777 |
| Inventory | 3,915 | 2,490 |
| Other current assets | 3,666 | 1,348 |
| Due from related parties | 376 | 376 |
| Total current assets | 42,927 | 34,376 |
| Property and equipment, net | 69,638 | 67,344 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 85,395 | 80,960 |
| Deferred tax assets, net | 12,313 | 13,226 |
| Intangibles, net | 15,505 | 16,313 |
| Other assets | 3,199 | 2,446 |
| Security deposits | 858 | 904 |
| Total assets | $ 229,835 | $ 215,569 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $ 11,094 | $ 7,404 |
| Accrued expenses | 23,155 | 15,684 |
| Deferred license revenue | 90 | 207 |
| Deferred gift card revenue and other | 2,029 | 1,990 |
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 5,396 | 4,817 |
| Current portion of CARES Act Loans | — | 10,057 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 500 | 588 |
| Total current liabilities | 42,264 | 40,747 |
| Deferred license revenue, long-term | 298 | 953 |
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 103,616 | 98,569 |
| CARES Act Loans, net of current portion | — | 8,257 |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 23,132 | 45,064 |
| Total liabilities | 169,310 | 193,590 |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) | ||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 32,138,396 issued | ||
| and 32,125,762 outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 29,083,183 shares issued and | ||
| outstanding at December 31, 2020 | 3 | 3 |
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued | ||
| and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively | — | — |
| Treasury stock, 12,634 shares and 0 shares at December 31, 2021 and December 31, | ||
| 2020, respectively | (37) | — |
| Additional paid-in capital | 53,481 | 46,538 |
| Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | 10,632 | (20,716) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2,645) | (2,646) |
| Total stockholders' equity | 61,434 | 23,179 |
| Noncontrolling interests | (909) | (1,200) |
| 60,525 | 21,979 | |
| Total equity | $ 229,835 | $ 215,569 |
| Total liabilities and equity |
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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**THE ONE GROUP HOSPITALITY, INC.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of December 31, 2020, the deferred license revenue was $207,000. This figure represents the current portion of deferred license revenue. Additionally, the long-term deferred license revenue was $953,000. Therefore, the total deferred license revenue as of December 31, 2020, was $1,160,000.
Deferred revenue typically arises when Benihana receives payments for services or goods that have not yet been provided. In this case, it relates to licensing fees. The revenue is recognized over the term of the agreement. This accounting practice ensures that revenue is recognized when Benihana has fulfilled its obligations under the licensing agreements.
For a prospective Benihana franchisee, understanding deferred revenue is crucial because it reflects the financial obligations Benihana has to its licensees. It also indicates the future revenue that Benihana expects to recognize as it fulfills these obligations. Monitoring these figures can provide insights into the stability and future performance of Benihana.