What was the amount of distributions to the member for Bumble Roofing for the year ending September 30, 2023?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
IDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, 2023, AND 2022
| 2024 | 2023 ("As Restated") | 2022 ("As Restated") | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
| Net income | $ 20,459,018 | $ 9,920,680 | $ 6,089,513 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income | |||
| to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
| Bad debt expense | 300,531 | 59,046 | 82,201 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,773,355 | 7,910,727 | 5,494,567 |
| Lease expense | 940,945 | 519,344 | - |
| Operating lease payments | (657,754) | (265,181) | - |
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | (0.000.10=) | (=00.000) | (0.044.045) |
| Royalties and accounts receivable | (2,099,495) | (729,389) | (2,044,615) |
| Rebates receivable | (73,676) | (1,815,484) | (47.454) |
| Notes receivable | (403,653) | 113,076 | (17,454) |
| Inventory Prepaid expenses and other assets | (246,248) | (1,043,705) | (122,300) |
| 1,348,125 | 192,280 | (976,687) | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 153,274 | 2,121,617 | 925,000 |
| Deferred revenues on franchise sales | (1,253,452) , , , , | (824,331) | 1,337,600 |
| Customer deposits | (502,153) | 706,594 | (306,386) |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 28,738,817 | 16,865,274 | 10,461,439 |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (1,054,507) | (1,494,918) | (467,351) |
| Internally developed software additions | (715,046) | (318,010) | (267,000) |
| Net cash received from acquisition of Koala and Wallaby | - | 33,145 | - |
| Net cash received from acquisition of Canopy | - | 641 | - |
| Cash paid for Bumble Bee of LA | (421,250) | - | - |
| Acquisition of Junk Junk Baby | (125,000) | - | |
| Net advances from (repayments to) affiliated companies | 743,827 | 2,966,646 | (3,790,229) |
| Net Cash Provided (Required) by Investing Activities | (1,446,976) | 1,062,504 | (4,524,580) |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||
| Net distributions to Member | (26,088,010) | (17,682,672) | (5,078,245) |
| Net Cash Required by Financing Activities | (26,088,010) | (17,682,672) | (5,078,245) |
| Net Change in Cash | 1,203,831 | 245,106 | 858,614 |
| Cash, Beginning of Year | 1,737,401 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the distributions to the member for the year ending September 30, 2023, were approximately $17,682,672. This figure represents the net amount of cash distributed from the company to its member during that fiscal year.
Distributions to members are a common practice in franchise systems, especially those structured as limited liability companies (LLCs). These distributions typically represent a return of profits to the owners of the business. However, it is important to note that the amount of distributions can vary significantly from year to year, depending on the company's financial performance and investment decisions.
A prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee should consider this distribution amount in the context of the company's overall financial health and profitability. While distributions indicate that the company is generating profits, it's also important to assess whether the distributions are sustainable and whether they might impact the company's ability to reinvest in growth or support its franchisees. It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to discuss the company's distribution policy and financial strategy with the franchisor to gain a better understanding of how distributions are determined and what impact they might have on the franchise system.
Furthermore, it is important to note that the distributions to member are 'net' distributions, as indicated in the table. This means that the figure represents the amount after any contributions from the member have been factored in. Reviewing both distributions and contributions provides a more complete picture of the financial relationship between the company and its member.