What were the transaction costs for Benihana in 2020?
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 | 503 | 452 | ||
| Pre-opening expenses | 1,037 | 178 | ||
| Other income, net | — | (11) | ||
| Total costs and expenses | 257,793 | 155,637 | ||
| Operating income (loss) | 19,385 | (13,694) | ||
| Other (income) expenses, net: | ||||
| Interest expense, net of interest income | 3,780 | 5,329 | ||
| Loss on early debt extinguishment | 600 | — | ||
| Gain on CARES Act Loan Forgiveness | (18,529) | — | ||
| Total other (income) expenses, net | (14,149) | 5,329 | ||
| Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes | 33,534 | (19,023) | ||
| Provis |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company incurred $1,109 in transaction costs during the year 2020. These costs are further clarified in another section of the FDD to be related to transaction and integration costs associated with the Kona Grill acquisition.
For a prospective Benihana franchisee, this figure provides insight into the types of expenses Benihana, as a company, might incur beyond the typical operating costs of its restaurants. Transaction costs can fluctuate significantly from year to year, depending on the company's strategic activities, such as acquisitions or capital raising efforts.
It's important to note that these transaction costs are distinct from the costs a new franchisee would face when opening their own Benihana restaurant. Franchisees should focus on the initial investment costs outlined in Item 7 of the FDD, as well as ongoing fees and expenses detailed in other sections, to understand their own financial obligations.