What was the total spent on merchant fees and bank charges for C12 Group in 2021?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
embers' Capital | 1,843,880 | 1,312,531 | | Total Liabilities and Members' Capital | $ 3,534,314 | $ 1,840,832 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Members' Capital Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues: | ||
| Franchise Fees | $ 5,362,125 | $ 4,232,334 |
| Dues - C12 Atlanta | 429,500 | 341,900 |
| International License Fees | 115,917 | 76,750 |
| New Member Registration Fees | 396,775 | 291,525 |
| Merchandise and Promotion | 134,973 | 158,393 |
| Total Revenues | 6,439,290 | 5,100,902 |
| Operating Expenses: | ||
| Curriculum and Kits | 489,001 | 332,582 |
| Contract Labor | 694,667 | 499,758 |
| Bad Debt Expense | 3,000 | - |
| Merchandise | 103,167 | 215,886 |
| Content Production | 94,610 | 34,058 |
| Advertising | 65,169 | 134,466 |
| Service Fees | 73,375 | 58,555 |
| Co-op Marketing | 42,879 | 64,452 |
| Travel and Entertainment | 194,270 | 83,225 |
| Franchise Marketing and Administration | 11,708 | 10,763 |
| New Chair Training | 98,722 | 70,974 |
| Technology | 124,927 | 74,756 |
| Chair Development and Training | 141,774 | 143,041 |
| Miscellaneous Projects | 15,038 | 13 |
| Administration | - | - |
| Chair Services | 90,966 | 103,260 |
| Office and Equipment | 215,986 | 221,670 |
| Staff Development and Training | 97,615 | |
| Board of Directors Expense | 134,206 12,141 | 10,377 |
| Professional Fees and Services | 59,883 | 48,140 |
| Merchant Fees and Bank Charges | 15,828 | 18,063 |
| Salaries and Benefits | 2,900,324 | 2,459,216 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 101,472 | 57,769 |
| Charitable Contributions | 76,020 | 80,000 |
| Total Operating Expenses | 5,759,133 | 4,818,639 |
| Net Income From Operations | 680,157 | 282,263 |
| Other Income (Expenses) | ||
| Other Income | 7,364 | 763,086 |
| Other Expense | (25,214) | (731,936) |
| Total Other Income (Expenses) | (17,850) | 31,150 |
| Net Income Before State Income Taxes | 662,307 | 313,413 |
| State Income Taxes | 21,440 | 17,113 |
| Net Income |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company spent $18,063 on merchant fees and bank charges in 2021. This figure is part of the operating expenses detailed in the consolidated financial statements. For a prospective franchisee, understanding these costs is crucial for budgeting and financial planning.
Merchant fees and bank charges typically include expenses related to processing credit card payments from customers and other banking transaction fees. These are normal business expenses, and the amount spent can fluctuate based on transaction volume and banking service costs.
Franchisees should consider this amount when projecting their own operating expenses. While the franchisor's expenses may not directly translate to a franchisee's experience, it provides a benchmark for understanding potential costs associated with payment processing and banking. Reviewing these figures over multiple years, if available, can also reveal trends and help in forecasting future expenses.