What was the net cash from financing activities for Bens Soft Pretzels in 2022?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Proceeds from long-term debt | - | 247,200 | - |
| ERC grant proceeds | - | - | 6,027 |
| Principal payments on long-term debt | (21,768) | (20,751) | (12,048 |
| Distributions | (212,385) | (121,663) | (55,884 |
| Net cash from financing activities | $ (234,153) | $ 104,786 | $ (61,905 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Bens Soft Pretzels' net cash from financing activities in 2022 was a negative $61,905. This figure represents the net effect of all financing-related cash inflows and outflows for the company during that year.
Financing activities include transactions related to debt, equity, and dividends. In 2022, Bens Soft Pretzels had proceeds from ERC grant proceeds of $6,027, principal payments on long-term debt of ($12,048), and distributions of ($55,884). The combination of these factors resulted in the overall negative cash flow from financing activities.
A prospective franchisee should understand how Bens Soft Pretzels manages its finances, as it can reflect on the financial stability of the company. Reviewing these figures over several years, as presented in the FDD, can provide insight into trends and how the company's financing strategies evolve. It is also important to note that these are the franchisor's numbers and not reflective of the franchisee's financing activities.