What was the purchase of property and equipment for Bens Soft Pretzels in 2023?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS FRANCHISING CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Net income | $ 338,260 | $ 262,767 | $ 325,475 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net | |||
| cash provided by operating activities | |||
| Depreciation | 54,160 | 49,812 | 29,526 |
| Gain on sale of asset | (33,000) | - | - |
| ERC grant income | - | - | (6,027 |
| (Increase) decrease in assets | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | (138,340) | 8,305 | (66,654 |
| Franchise fees receivable | 6,000 | 19,000 | (34,000 |
| Related party receivables | 65,070 | (27,995) | (346,005 |
| Rebates receivable | 6,998 | (5,090) | (2,796 |
| Other current assets | (5,031) | (22,512) | 4,494 |
| Increase (decrease) in liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | (12,562) | (8,191) | 24,844 |
| Accounts payable - related parties | 7,643 | (1,044) | 6,508 |
| Gift cards payable | 1,292 | 5,198 | 5,392 |
| Accrued salaries and wages | 5,469 | 4,667 | 1,503 |
| Accrued property tax | 600 | 7,500 | - |
| Deferred revenue and rebates | 43,708 | (47,358) | 40,935 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,608 | - | - |
| Net cash from operating activities | 341,875 | 245,059 | (16,805 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (52,360) | (329,093) | (101,578 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (52,360) | (329,093) | (101,578 |
| 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 |
BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS FRANCHISING CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bens Soft Pretzels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the purchase of property and equipment in 2023 was $329,093. This figure is derived from the statement of cash flows, which details the movement of cash both into and out of the company. These statements are audited, and included as part of the FDD.
For a prospective franchisee, this figure represents Bens Soft Pretzels's investment in its own infrastructure and resources. It is important to note that this is not the franchisee's cost to purchase equipment for their own store. Rather, this reflects Bens Soft Pretzels's corporate-level capital expenditures. Reviewing these expenditures can provide insight into the company's growth strategy and commitment to maintaining and upgrading its assets.
It's also worth noting the difference between the 2023 and 2024 figures. In 2024, Bens Soft Pretzels's purchase of property and equipment was $52,360. The significant difference between the two years may be worth further investigation to understand the nature of the expenditures and whether they represent a one-time investment or an ongoing level of capital expenditure.