Are Casiola's audited financial statements for 2023 included in the FDD?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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Casiola. Multi-State FDD April 25, 2024
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Franchise Disclosure Document Exhibit D – Financial Statements
Metwally CPA PLLC CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
1312 Norwood Dr STE 100, Bedford, Texas 76022 Cell: 214-200-5434 Mmetwally@metwallycpa.com
CONSENT
Metwally CPA PLLC consents to the use in the Franchise Disclosure Document issued by Casiola Franchise, LLC ("Franchisor") on April 25, 2024, as it may be amended, of our report dated March 18, 2024, relating to the financial statements of Franchisor for the year ending December 31, 2023.
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| Balance Sheet | 5 |
|---|---|
| Statement of Operations | 6 |
| Statement of Members' Equity (Deficit) | |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 8 |
| Notes To Financial Statements | g |
Metwally CPA PLLC
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
1312 Norwood Dr STE 100, Bedford, Texas 76022
Cell: 214-200-5434 (Mohamed Metwally) Mmetwally@metwallycpa.com
Independent Auditor's Report
To the Members of Casiola Franchise, LLC Orlando, Florida
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Casiola Franchise, LLC (the "Company"), which comprise the balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 and the related statements of operations, members' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the period from January 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023 and the related notes to the financial statements.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Casiola Franchise, LLC as of December 31, 2023 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from January 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of Casiola Franchise, LLC and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Casiola Franchise, LLC's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, we:
- Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or\nerror, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Yes, Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) includes the company's audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023. The audit was conducted by Metwally CPA PLLC, who issued an independent auditor's report dated March 18, 2024. Metwally CPA PLLC has provided their consent for the use of this report in Casiola's FDD, confirming that the financial statements present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Casiola Franchise, LLC for the period from January 6, 2023, to December 31, 2023, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The audited financial statements include a balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, along with related statements of operations, members' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the period from January 6, 2023, to December 31, 2023. These statements and accompanying notes provide a comprehensive overview of Casiola's financial performance and position during its initial year of operations. The inclusion of these audited statements in the FDD is a standard practice that allows potential franchisees to assess the financial health and stability of the franchisor.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review these financial statements and notes, paying close attention to key figures such as revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and cash flows. Notably, the statement of members' equity (deficit) indicates a members' equity deficit of $(33,161) as of December 31, 2023. Additionally, the Virginia FDD Amendment notes that the estimated initial investment required of a franchisee, ranging from $64,500 to $100,750, exceeds the franchisor's stockholders' equity as of March 18, 2024. Understanding these figures is crucial for assessing the financial risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Casiola franchise.
The FDD also includes notes to the financial statements, which provide additional details on significant accounting policies, cash and cash equivalents, related party transactions, and revenue from contracts with customers. For example, Casiola recognized $11,192 of royalty income from Casiola Miami, LLC during the period from January 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023. These notes are integral to a full understanding of Casiola's financial condition and should be reviewed in conjunction with the financial statements themselves. The inclusion of an independent auditor's report and the auditor's consent further enhance the credibility and reliability of the financial information presented in the FDD.