What was the total amount of total liabilities for Caring Senior Service in 2023?
Caring_Senior_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ts December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022**
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 519,628 | $ 257,005 | $ 130,008 |
| Acounts receivable: | |||
| Trade | 82,374 | 23,729 | 44,144 |
| Related party | 6,513 | 430 | 37,869 |
| Prepaid expenses | 3,924 | 16,484 | 63,733 |
| Total Current Assets | 612,439 | 297,648 | 275,754 |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | - | 5,627 | 15,271 |
| Notes receivable | 51,846 | - | 12,000 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ 664,285 | $ 303,275 | $ 303,025 |
| LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) | |||
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable: | |||
| Trade | $ 220,999 | $ 229,137 | $ 238,542 |
| Related party | 2,858 | 3,232 | 528 |
| Accrued state franchise taxes | 23,126 | 17,941 | 10,738 |
| Advances from related party | 95,535 | 97,126 | 54,538 |
| Current portion of interest payable | 30,900 | - | - |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 6,750 | 16,921 | 10,037 |
| Current portion of note payable from related party | 6,845 | 3,869 | - |
| Deferred franchise fees | 133,181 | 94,937 | 53,970 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 520,194 | 463,163 | 368,353 |
| Non-Current Liabilities | |||
| Interest payable | 6,312 | - | - |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 499,258 | 497,222 | 512,946 |
| Note payable from related party | 189,285 | 196,131 | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 694,855 | 693,353 | 512,946 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,215,049 | 1,156,516 | 881,299 |
| Partners' Capital | |||
| Partners' Capital (Deficit) - restated | 32,875 | (386,141) | (211,174) |
| Less: receivables from partner-owned entities | (583,639) | (467,100) | (367,100) |
| Total Partners' Capital (Deficit) | (550,764) | (853,241) | (578,274) |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND | $ 664,285 | $ 303,275 | $ 303,025 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–204)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Senior Service's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total liabilities for the company in 2023 were $1,156,516. This figure represents the sum of all current and non-current liabilities that Caring Senior Service had on its balance sheet as of December 31, 2023.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the franchisor's liabilities is crucial for assessing the financial health and stability of the franchise system. A high level of liabilities could indicate potential financial strain, which might affect the franchisor's ability to support its franchisees. Conversely, manageable liabilities suggest a more stable and reliable franchisor.
It is important to note that liabilities can fluctuate from year to year due to various factors such as loans, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. Therefore, reviewing the trend of liabilities over several years, as presented in the balance sheets for 2022, 2023, and 2024, provides a more comprehensive understanding of the franchisor's financial management. A prospective franchisee should consult with a financial advisor to fully interpret these figures and their potential impact on the franchise investment.