What was the total amount of rebate revenue for Carbones Pizzeria?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
der's equity | 1,121,451 | | Total liabilities and stockholder's equity | $ 1,309,641 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations For the Year Ended October 31, 2023
| Royalties | $ 906,513 |
|---|---|
| Company restaurant sales | 765,521 |
| Advertising fund revenues | 268,596 |
| Rebate revenue | 140,146 |
| Total revenues | 2,080,776 |
| Cost of company restaurant sales | |
| Food and beverage | 288,977 |
| Labor | 602,817 |
| Direct expenses | 174,042 |
| Total cost of company restaurant sales | 1,065,836 |
| Operating expenses | |
| Marketing and advertising | 278,545 |
| General and administrative | 571,564 |
| Total operating expenses | 850,109 |
| Income from operations | 164,831 |
| Other income | 115,070 |
| Income before provision for income taxes | 279,901 |
| Provision for income taxes | 100,000 |
| Net income | $ 179,901 |
M&T PIZZA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity For the Year Ended October 31, 2023
| Commo Shares | on Stock Amount | Common Stock nares Amount | Retained Earnings | Treasury stock | Total Equity | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, October 31, 2022 | 2,500 | $ | 2,500 | $ 266,117 | $ | 707,489 | $ | (34,556) | $ | 941,550 | ||
| Net income | 179,901 | 179,901 | ||||||||||
| Balance, October 31, 2023 | 2,500 | $ | 2,500 | $ 266,117 | $ | 887,390 | $ | (34,556) | $ | 1,121,451 |
M&T PIZZA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended October 31, 2023
| Net income | $ 179,901 |
|---|---|
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | |
| provided by operating activities | |
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 35,738 |
| Deferred income taxes | (13,000) |
| (Increase) decrease in operating assets | |
| Accounts receivable | (55,096) |
| Accounts receivable, related parties | (62,349) |
| Prepaid expenses | 5,485 |
| Prepaid income taxes | 4,516 |
| Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 13,178 |
| Income taxes payable | 32,491 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 140,864 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |
| Acquisition of property and equipment | (108,174) |
| Net cash used in investing activities |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carbones Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's rebate revenue varied over the three fiscal years presented. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Carbones Pizzeria reported rebate revenue of $140,146. This indicates income received from vendor rebates or similar programs.
In the subsequent year, ending October 31, 2023, the rebate revenue increased to $159,266. This represents a growth in rebate earnings compared to the previous year, potentially due to increased sales volume or improved rebate programs.
However, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, the rebate revenue significantly decreased to $44,604. This decline could be attributed to various factors, such as changes in supplier agreements, reduced purchasing volume, or alterations in the franchisor's rebate policies. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the factors influencing these fluctuations and the sustainability of rebate programs.