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What was the total amount Benihana owed for 'Payroll and related' expenses as of December 31, 2021?

Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

inancial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Plante & Moran PLLC

We served as the Company's auditor from 2018 to 2021.

Boulder, Colorado

March 19, 2021

F-4

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)

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's balance sheet lists 'Accrued expenses' as a current liability. As of December 31, 2021, Benihana's accrued expenses totaled $23,155.

Accrued expenses typically include obligations like payroll, rent, utilities, and taxes that have been incurred but not yet paid. For a prospective Benihana franchisee, this figure provides insight into the short-term financial obligations of the company. It is important to note that this figure represents the total accrued expenses, and payroll and related expenses are only a component of this total.

Understanding the accrued expenses can help a potential franchisee assess Benihana's financial health and stability. A significant increase in accrued expenses from one year to the next might indicate potential cash flow issues or changes in payment practices. Therefore, it's advisable for franchisees to investigate the specific components of accrued expenses to gain a clearer picture of the company's financial obligations.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.