How frequently might Casiola require franchisees to measure and report financial information?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
In additional to the reporting obligations otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to the following additional reporting obligations that shall include all of the data and information requested by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, and as may be modified by Franchisor from time to time:
- (1) Royalty and Activity Reports on the Due Date each month, Franchisee shall report, transmit, confirm, and/or otherwise make available to Franchisor, the Royalty and Activity Report as designated by Franchisor and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
- (2) Monthly Financial Statements and Reports within 30 days of the end of each calendar month Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor monthly financial statements and other reports related to the operations of the Franchised business including, but not limited to, income statement, statement of cash flows, balance sheet, and other operational reports designated by Franchisor. Franchisee represents that the financial statements, information, and reports submitted to and/or made available to Franchisor shall be and remain true and accurate. The financial statements must be prepared in accordance with GAAP and, additionally, shall reconcile Gross Rental Revenues+, Gross Sales, and Commission+ Fees per GAAP but subject to the definitions contained in this Agreement;
- (3) Annual Financial Statements and Reports within 60 days of the end of each calendar year, Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor Franchisee's annual financial statements and other reports related to the operations of the Franchised business including, but not limited to, income statement, statement of cash flows, balance sheet, and other operational reports designated by Franchisor. The financial statements must be prepared by a licensed CPA and in accordance with GAAP and, additionally, shall reconcile Gross Sales per GAAP to Gross Sales per this Agreement;
- (4) Tax Returns Franchisee shall provide to Franchisor, Franchisee's annual federal, state and local tax returns as same are prepared and submitted to the applicable federal, state and local entities. Said tax returns shall be submitted to Franchisor within 45 days of Franchisee or Franchisee's agent filing such returns with the applicable federal, state and local entities; and
- (5) Other Reports Franchisee shall timely submit to Franchisor, all other forms, reports, records, information, and data as Franchisor may reasonably request in writing or as otherwise set forth in the Operations Manual.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–209)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to several reporting obligations with varying frequencies. Casiola requires franchisees to submit Royalty and Activity Reports on the Due Date each month. Additionally, franchisees must submit monthly financial statements and other reports related to the operations of the Franchised business within 30 days of the end of each calendar month.
Annually, franchisees are required to submit annual financial statements and other reports within 60 days of the end of each calendar year. These annual financial statements must be prepared by a licensed CPA in accordance with GAAP. Franchisees must also provide their annual federal, state, and local tax returns within 45 days of filing them with the applicable government entities.
Beyond these regular reports, Casiola franchisees must also submit any other forms, reports, records, information, and data that Casiola may reasonably request in writing or as outlined in the Operations Manual. These reporting obligations ensure that Casiola has access to comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding the financial performance and operational activities of each franchise location.