What was the total revenue for Bens Soft Pretzels, including revenue from contracts and other sources?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2024, 2023, and 2022
NOTE 2 – REVENUE RECOGNITION (CONTINUED)
Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers (continued)
| Franchise | Royalty | Advertising | Other | _ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | Fees | Fund Fees | Income | Total | |
| Revenue from contracts with customers | $ 147,358 | $ 1,064,701 | $ 232,493 | $ 18,418 | $ 1,462,970 |
| Revenue from other sources | - | - | - | 49,588 | 49,588 |
| $ 147,358 | $ 1,064,701 | $ 232,493 | $ 68,006 | $ 1,512,558 | |
| Franchise | Royalty | Advertising | Other | ||
| Fees | Fees | Fund Fees | Income | Total | |
| Revenue recognized at a point in time | $ - | $ 1,064,701 | $ 232,493 | $ 18,418 | $ 1,315,612 |
| Revenue recognized over time | 147,358 | 147,358 | |||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | $ 147,358 | $ 1,064,701 | $ 232,493 2022 20 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Bens Soft Pretzels' total revenue, including revenue from contracts and other sources, was $1,512,558 for the year 2024. This total is derived from $147,358 in Franchise Fees, $1,064,701 in Royalty Fees, $232,493 in Advertising Fund Fees, and $68,006 in Other Income.
Breaking down the revenue streams, $1,462,970 came from contracts with customers, while $49,588 was generated from other sources. The revenue from contracts with customers includes revenue recognized both at a point in time ($1,315,612) and over time ($147,358).
For a prospective franchisee, understanding these revenue streams is crucial. Royalty and advertising fees make up a substantial portion of the revenue. Franchise fees are recognized over the term of the agreement. Other income can be variable and may include items such as vendor rebates or interest income. The financial health of Bens Soft Pretzels is dependent on these revenue streams.