What was the net increase (decrease) in Brain Balance cash year-to-date?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| $96,097 $ | 96,097 $ | 96,097 | | | Computer equipment and software | 4,570 | 4,570 | 4,570 | | | Total cost | 100,667 | 100,667 | 100,667 | | | Accumulated depreciation | 100,667 | 100,667 | 97,352 | | | Net property and equipment | $ | - $ | - $ | 3,315 |
Brain Balance Achievement Centers Cash Flow Statement
As of Date: 2/28/2025
| Feb-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month | YTD | ||
| BBH BBF BBC EBITDA | ($190) | ($311) | |
| Ad Fund EBITDA | 22 | 35 | |
| Depreciation | - | - | |
| Amortization | (5) | (10) | |
| Other Income Interest | - | - | |
| Other Income | 2 | 4 | me Bridge |
| Other Expense | - | - | |
| Other Expense Taxes | - | - | |
| Other Expense Interest | (68) | (134) | Net Inco |
| Gain/Loss on Sale of Assets | - | - | |
| Gain on Loan Extinguishment | - | - | |
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
| Net Income (Loss) | ($239) | ($416) | |
| Plus: Depreciation/Amortization | 5 | 10 | |
| Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: | |||
| Changes in Net Accounts Receivable | 228 | (85) | |
| Change to Inventory | (46) | (30) | |
| Changes to Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | - | (36) | |
| Changes to Accounts Payable | (112) | (66) | |
| Changes to Sales and Used Tax Payable | - | - | |
| Changes to Accrued Liabilites and Other Liabilities | 168 | 392 | |
| Changes to Accrued Income Taxes Liabilities | - | - | |
| Changes to Deferred Income Taxes Assets | - | - | |
| Changes to Deferred Revenue | 5 | 202 | |
| Changes to Intercompany | - | 1 | |
| Net cash provided by operating Activities | $9 | ($28) | |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities | |||
| Capital Expenditures | (4) | (12) | |
| Purhcase of assets | (7) | (9) | |
| Net cash provided by investing activities | ($11) | ($21) | |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–292)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net increase in cash year-to-date as of February 28, 2025, was $37. This figure is derived from the cash flow statement, which details the changes in Brain Balance's cash position resulting from operating, investing, and financing activities. The statement provides a snapshot of the company's financial health during the specified period.
Specifically, the cash flow statement breaks down the various factors contributing to the net increase in cash. These include cash flows from operating activities, such as net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation/amortization and changes in assets and liabilities. It also includes cash flows from investing activities, such as capital expenditures and the purchase of assets, as well as cash flows from financing activities, such as changes in long-term debt.
For a prospective Brain Balance franchisee, understanding these cash flow dynamics is crucial. It offers insights into how the company manages its finances and generates cash. While a $37 increase may seem small, it's important to consider that this figure represents only the first two months of 2025. Monitoring these trends over a longer period would provide a more comprehensive view of Brain Balance's financial performance. Additionally, it is important to note that this cash flow statement reflects the financial performance of the franchisor, and not the performance of any individual franchise location.