What does 'Depreciation and amortization' represent for Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate?
Better_Homes_And_Gardens_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Expenses | | Commission and other agent-related costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3,718 3,664 4,415 | | Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1,125 1,147 1,377 | | Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 195 215 252 | | General and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 392 422 388 | | Former parent legacy cost, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 2 18 1 | | Restructuring costs, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 32 49 32 | | Impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 20 65 483 | | Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 198 196 214 | | Interest expense, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 153 151 113 | | (Gain) loss on the early extinguishment of debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | (7) (169) 96 | | Other income, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | | Total expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5,828 5,758 7,231 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–362)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Depreciation and amortization' is listed as an expense. It reflects the accounting method of allocating the cost of tangible assets (depreciation) and intangible assets (amortization) over their useful lives.
For a prospective Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate franchisee, this line item is important because it provides insight into the expenses incurred by the franchisor. In the provided table, 'Depreciation and amortization' totaled $198 million in 2024, $196 million in 2023, and $214 million in 2022. These figures represent a portion of the total expenses incurred by Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate.
Understanding these expenses can help a franchisee assess the financial health and stability of Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate. While franchisees do not directly pay these expenses, the franchisor's financial performance can impact the support and services they receive. Reviewing these figures over several years can reveal trends and potential areas of concern or strength.