What was the total amount of long-term debt for Bens Soft Pretzels in 2024?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
$ | 1,629,472 | $ 1,301,147 | |
BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS FRANCHISING CORPORATION BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIABILITIES AND | |||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Current maturities of deferred revenue | $ 112,547 | $ 102,473 | $ 115,774 |
| Current maturities of deferred rebates | 3,000 | - | - |
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 13,001 | 22,051 | 12,584 |
| Accounts payable | 15,411 | 27,973 | 36,164 |
| Accounts payable - related parties | 16,558 | 8,915 | 9,959 |
| Gift cards payable | 82,465 | 81,173 | 75,975 |
| Accrued salaries and wages | 15,575 | 10,106 | 5,439 |
| Accrued property tax | 8,100 | 7,500 | - |
| Accrued distributions | 3,059 | 3,059 | 3,144 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,608 | - | _ |
| Total current liabilities | 271,324 | 263,250 | 259,039 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Deferred revenue - franchise fee | 332,002 | 300,060 | 346,954 |
| Deferred revenue - related party | - | 234 | 698 |
| Deferred revenue - rebate incentive | 12,000 | - | - |
| Long-term debt | 230,382 | 252,150 | 25,701 |
| 6 | 574,384 | 552,444 | 373,353 |
| Less current maturities of deferred | , | , | , |
| revenue, rebates, and long-term debt | (128,548) | (124,524) | (128,358 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 445,836 | 427,920 | 244,995 |
| Total liabilities | 717,160 | 691,170 | 504,034 |
| Stockholders' equity | |||
| Common stock, no par value, 1,000,000 | |||
| shares authorized, 10,000 shares | |||
| issued and outstanding | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Retained earnings | 1,054,177 | 928,302 | 787,113 |
| Total stockholders' equity | 1, |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bens Soft Pretzels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's total long-term debt was $230,382 in 2024. This figure represents the amount of debt that Bens Soft Pretzels owes beyond the coming year.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the franchisor's debt level can be important. A high level of long-term debt might indicate financial strain on the company, which could impact its ability to support franchisees or invest in the brand. Conversely, a manageable debt level can suggest financial stability.
It is also worth noting the trend in Bens Soft Pretzels' long-term debt. In 2023, it was $252,150, and in 2022, it was $25,701. The increase from 2022 to 2023, followed by a decrease in 2024, could reflect strategic decisions regarding investments or financing. A potential franchisee may want to inquire about the reasons behind these fluctuations to better assess the company's financial management and future plans.