What was the total stockholders' equity for Bens Soft Pretzels in 2024?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIABILITIES AND | |||
| 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 | 1,064,177 | 938,302 | 797,113 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bens Soft Pretzels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total stockholders' equity for the company as of December 31, 2024, was $1,064,177. This figure represents the sum of common stock ($10,000) and retained earnings ($1,054,177).
Stockholders' equity is a key indicator of a company's financial health, representing the owners' stake in the company's assets after deducting liabilities. A higher stockholders' equity generally indicates a more financially stable company. For Bens Soft Pretzels, the increase in stockholders' equity from $938,302 in 2023 to $1,064,177 in 2024 suggests a positive financial performance during that year.
Prospective franchisees should consider this figure as part of their overall assessment of Bens Soft Pretzels' financial stability and growth potential. It's also useful to compare this number with previous years (2023 and 2022) to identify trends and assess the company's long-term financial health. Reviewing the balance sheets and related financial statements in Exhibit D of the FDD will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the company's financial position.