What was the balance of contract liabilities for Bft as of December 31, 2024?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Note 4 – Contract Liabilities and Costs from Contracts with Customers
Contract liabilities – Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from franchise fees and development fees paid by franchisees, which are recognized over time on a straight-line basis over the franchise agreement term. Also included in the deferred revenue balance are non-refundable prepayments for training revenue. The Company classifies these contract liabilities as either current deferred revenue or non-current deferred revenue in the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (amounts in thousands)
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the balance of contract liabilities as of December 31, 2024, was $105,909. This figure represents the total amount of deferred revenue related to franchise and area development fees. Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from franchise fees and development fees paid by franchisees. These are recognized over time on a straight-line basis over the franchise agreement term.
This deferred revenue is further broken down into current and non-current portions. The non-current portion of deferred revenue was $96,064, while the current portion was $9,845 as of December 31, 2024. The classification of these liabilities as current or non-current depends on when Bft anticipates recognizing the revenue.
For a prospective Bft franchisee, understanding these contract liabilities is crucial. It reflects how Bft recognizes revenue from franchise fees over the life of the franchise agreement. The deferred revenue amounts indicate the obligations Bft has to its franchisees for services or rights yet to be fully provided. This also affects Bft's financial statements, as revenue recognition is spread out rather than recognized upfront.