What was the total amount of depreciation and amortization for Benihana in 2021?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and for a reconciliation of operating income (loss) to Restaurant Operating Profit.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth certain statements of operations data for the periods indicated (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Revenues: | ||||
| Owned restaurant net revenue | $ | 264,404 | $ | 136,618 |
| Management, license and incentive fee revenue | 12,774 | 5,325 | ||
| Total revenues | 277,178 | 141,943 | ||
| Cost and expenses: | ||||
| Owned operating expenses: | ||||
| Owned restaurant cost of sales | 67,468 | 34,024 | ||
| Owned restaurant operating expenses | 144,529 | 87,042 | ||
| Total owned operating expenses | 211,997 | 121,066 | ||
| General and administrative (including stock-based compensation of $3,618 | ||||
| and $1,773 for the years ended December | 25,573 | 13,922 | ||
| 31, | ||||
| 2021 and 2020, respectively) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,790 | 10,114 | ||
| COVID-19 related expenses | 5,821 | 5,492 | ||
| Transaction costs | 160 | 1,109 | ||
| Lease termination expenses | 1,912 | 3,315 | ||
| Agreement restructuring expenses | 5 |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total depreciation and amortization expenses for the year ending December 31, 2021, amounted to $10.790 million. This figure reflects the reduction in value of Benihana's tangible assets (through depreciation) and intangible assets (through amortization) over that fiscal year. These non-cash expenses are recognized for accounting purposes to allocate the cost of assets over their useful lives.
For a prospective Benihana franchisee, understanding depreciation and amortization is crucial for assessing the overall financial health and profitability of the business. While these are non-cash expenses, they impact the net income and, consequently, the taxes owed by the company. The depreciation and amortization expenses can arise from various assets, including furniture, fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements, as detailed in the balance sheets provided in the FDD.
It's also worth noting that Benihana depreciates computers, equipment, furniture, and fixtures over their useful lives, ranging from three to fifteen years, while leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining term of the associated lease. Intangible assets, such as the Kona Grill trade name, are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life, which can range from 10 to 20 years. These accounting practices can significantly affect the reported financial performance of Benihana restaurants.