What were the Caring Transitions bank and payroll fees in 2023?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | |||
| Revenue from franchise agreements | $ 7,731,280 | 6,565,467 | 5,031,029 |
| National Branding Fund revenue | 2,008,018 | 1,760,093 | 1,447,978 |
| 9,739,298 | 8,325,560 | 6,479,007 | |
| Expenses: | |||
| Advertising & marketing | 726,488 | 663,540 | 535,926 |
| Bank & payroll fees | 5,756 | 10,164 | 6,248 |
| Computer expenses | 197,874 | 156,949 | 282,073 |
| Depreciation | 48,334 | 56,596 | 46,554 |
| Dues & subscriptions | 692 | 1,627 | 1,178 |
| Employee-related expenses | 17,703 | 17,688 | 10,653 |
| Insurance | 24,161 | 14,569 | 10,052 |
| Leased employees expenses | 2,784,955 | 2,196,943 | 1,987,285 |
| Licenses | 4,418 | 4,723 | 2,122 |
| National Branding Fund expenses | 1,738,015 | 1,452,123 | 1,316,876 |
| Office & supplies | 15,916 | 14,690 | 13,923 |
| Postage | 4,327 | 4,583 | 4,990 |
| Professional fees | 321,350 | 275,662 | 297,712 |
| Rent | 118,615 | 113,918 | 108,924 |
| Repairs & maintenance | 1,221 | 680 | 190 |
| Sales related expenses | 541,980 | 559,221 | 527,523 |
| Telephone | 81,013 | 32,391 | 33,697 |
| Training & meetings | 230,038 | 165,798 | 204,102 |
| Website expenses | 146,755 | 163,931 | 2,132 |
| Total expenses | 7,009,611 | 5,905,796 | 5,392,160 |
| Income from operations | 2,729,687 | 2,419,764 | 1,086,847 |
| Other income (expense): | |||
| Interest income | 24,656 | 9,850 | 3,225 |
| Interest expense | (804) | (1,753) | (3,734) |
| Other income | 689 | 150 | 6,463 |
| State & local taxes | (33,955) | (98,937) | (75,278) |
| Total other expense | (9,414) | (90,690) | (69,324) |
| Net income | $ 2,720,273 | 2,329,074 | 1,017,523 |
| Retained earnings, beginning | 924,955 | 543,380 | 618,358 |
| Distributions | (1,705,000) | (1,947,499) | (1,092,501) |
| Retained earnings, ending | $ 1,940,228 | 924,955 | 543,380 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 49–202)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Transitions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the bank and payroll fees for 2023 were $10,164. This figure reflects the expenses Caring Transitions incurred for banking services and processing payroll for its employees or franchisees during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding these historical expenses can provide insight into the operational costs that Caring Transitions, as a franchisor, faces. While franchisees are responsible for their own local operating expenses, these figures can serve as a benchmark for understanding potential costs associated with managing finances and personnel. It's important to note that these are Caring Transitions' expenses and not necessarily reflective of what a franchisee would experience, as a franchisee's costs will depend on their specific business operations and employee count.
Reviewing these expenses in conjunction with other financial data, such as revenue and marketing costs, can offer a more comprehensive view of Caring Transitions' financial health. This information is useful for potential franchisees in assessing the overall stability and efficiency of the franchisor's operations. Franchisees should also inquire about any factors that may have influenced these expenses in 2023 and how they might change in the future.