What was the accumulated amortization for Checkersrallys as of January 2, 2023 (Predecessor)?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Accumulated Amortization | | | Net | | Franchise agreements | $ | 1,400 | $ | (51) $ | 1,349 | $ | 29,900 | $ | (6,305) | $ | 23,595 | | Reacquired franchise rights | | = | | - | - 3 | | 3,220 | | (480) | | 2,740 | | Total finite-lived intangible assets | $ | 1,400 | $ | (51) $ | 1,349 | $ | 33,120 | $ | (6,785) | $ | 26,335 | (Tabular Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and per Share Data)
Franchise agreements are amortized based on the expected future benefits to be realized. As such, the amortization period for franchise agreements is 15 years (Successor) and 27 years (Predecessor) and amortization expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over such period. We recorded amortization expense of $0.1 million for the period ending January 1, 2024 (Successor). We recorded amortization expense of $0.5 million for the period ended June 16, 2023 (Predecessor) and $1.1 million for each of the years ended January 2, 2023 (Predecessor) and January 3, 2022 (Predecessor), which is recorded in "other depreciation and amortization" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
In connection with the purchase of three restaurants in 2022 from franchisees in Florida, we recorded $0.4 million for reacquired franchise rights in 2022. The reacquired franchise rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of each right. The Successor period did not include the amortization of reacquired franchise rights as they were not ascribed any value as part of the Out-of-Court Restructuring and therefore amortization ceased as of that date.
The Company recorded $0.1 million for the fiscal period ended January 1, 2024 (Successor), $0.1 million for the fiscal period ended June 16, 2023 (Predecessor), $0.5 million for the year ended January 2, 2023 (Predecessor), and $0.2 million for the year ended January 3, 2022 (Predecessor) of amortization expense on reacquired franchise rights. These amounts are included in "franchise and retail royalty revenue" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
In connection with the impairment charge previously discussed in Note 1, the Company recognized impairment losses related to franchise agreements of $21.7 million and trade names of $28.4 million during the period ended June 16, 2023 (Predecessor). There were no impairment losses recognized during the period ended January 1, 2024 (Successor) or the years ended January 2, 2023 (Predecessor) and January 3, 2022 (Predecessor).
Estimated future amortization of definite-lived intangible assets is as follows:
| Fiscal year ending | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $ 93 |
| 2025 | 93 |
| 2026 | 93 |
| 2027 | 95 |
| 2028 | 93 |
| Thereafter | 882 |
| Total | $ 1,349 |
(Tabular Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and per Share Data)
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Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 91)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's franchise agreements are amortized based on the expected future benefits to be realized. The amortization period for franchise agreements was 27 years (Predecessor). Checkersrallys recorded amortization expense of $1.1 million for the year ended January 2, 2023 (Predecessor), which is recorded in "other depreciation and amortization" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Additionally, Checkersrallys recorded amortization expense on reacquired franchise rights of $0.5 million for the year ended January 2, 2023 (Predecessor). These amounts are included in "franchise and retail royalty revenue" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
For capitalized software, the amortization expense was $0.9 million for the year ended January 2, 2023 (Predecessor) and recorded within "general and administrative expense."
For leasehold interests, Checkersrallys recognized amortization expense, net of revenue, of $0.2 million for the period ended January 2, 2023 (Predecessor).