What was the change in uniform & equipment inventories for Browns Chicken in 2022?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
$ 92,955 | 11.77 | | BROWN'S CHICKEN LLC | | | | |
BROWN'S CHIKEN, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||
| Net Earnings | $ | 92,304 | $ 139,135 |
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net | |||
| Cash Flows Provided (Used) By Operating Activities: | |||
| Non-Cash Items | |||
| Allowance for Bad Debts | - | - | |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 11,713 | 26,333 | |
| Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets | - | - | |
| (Increase) Decrease in | |||
| Accounts Receivable | (2,690) | 12,661 | |
| Uniform & Equipment Inventories | (595) | (2,018) | |
| Prepaid Expenses | (4,798) | (834) | |
| Increase (Decrease) in | |||
| Accounts Payable | 7,171 | (47,999) | |
| Accrued Payroll | 69 | 171 | |
| Accrued Expenses | - | (49,622) | |
| Deferred Revenue | - | - | |
| Total Adjustments | 10,870 | (61,308) | |
| Net Cash Provided (Used) By Operating Activities | 103,174 | 77,827 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||
| Proceeds From the Disposal of Other Assets | - | - | |
| Payments Received on Loans to Franchisees | - | - | |
| Purchase of Property and Equpment | (10,664) | (34,933) | |
| Due From Related Party | - | - | |
| Net Cash Provided (Used) By Investing Activities | (10,664) | (34,933) | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
| Payments on Notes Payable | (4,446) | (5,676) | |
| Distributions to Members | (48,000) | (78,000) | |
| Net Cash (Used) By Financing Activities | (52,446) | (83,676) | |
| Net Incre |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Uniform & Equipment Inventory decreased by $2,018 in 2022. This figure is part of the adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows provided (used) by operating activities.
This decrease in inventory could be due to a number of factors, such as increased efficiency in inventory management, a reduction in the amount of uniforms and equipment needed, or a change in accounting practices. It is important to note that this is just one line item in the financial statements, and it should be considered in the context of the overall financial performance of Browns Chicken.
A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind this decrease to understand if it reflects positive changes (like better inventory control) or potential concerns (like underinvestment in necessary equipment). Understanding these trends can help a franchisee better predict future capital needs and manage their own franchise operations effectively.