What was the total amount spent on consulting fees for a Cinnaholic franchise in January 2025?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
eholder Investment - Lullwater Partners | 181,500.00 | | Total Shareholder Equity - Lullwater Partners | 181,500.00 | | Net Income | -15,660.14 | | Total Equity | $ -1,816,594.27 | | TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $2,662,016.16 |
Full Franchise Profit and Loss by Month
January - April, 2025
| JAN 2025 | FEB 2025 | MAR 2025 | APR 2025 | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | |||||
| Franchise fees | 40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | |||
| Franchise Royalties | 91,794.23 | 83,412.94 | 128,990.86 | 158,577.03 | $462,775.06 |
| Franchise Transfer | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 | $40,000.00 | ||
| Marketing Fund Income | 38,894.11 | 35,457.34 | 39,565.34 | $113,916.79 | |
| Total Income | $170,688.34 | $138,870.28 | $148,990.86 | $198,142.37 | $656,691.85 |
| GROSS PROFIT | $170,688.34 | $138,870.28 | $148,990.86 | $198,142.37 | $656,691.85 |
| Expenses | |||||
| 0 - Ask My Accountant | 1,191.75 | $1,191.75 | |||
| Advertising | 82.15 | 500.00 | $582.15 | ||
| .Corporate Funded Advertising Expenses | 17,711.00 | 6,140.00 | 26,737.62 | 29,622.00 | $80,210.62 |
| Creative Elements | 1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | |||
| Publication Ads | 390.95 | 390.95 | 1,890.95 | 390.95 | $3,063.80 |
| Social Media | $0.00 | ||||
| 5,220.47 | 13,072.43 | 6,660.10 | 11,213.65 | $36,166.65 | |
| Google Advertising | 5,124.93 | 2,709.71 | 3,232.04 | 3,730.61 | $14,797.29 |
| Total Social Media | 10,345.40 | 15,782.14 | 9,892.14 | 14, 44.26 | $50,963.94 |
| Website | 3.00 | 26.74 | 3.00 | 3.00 | $35.74 |
| Total Advertising | 28,532.50 | 24,339.83 | 38,523.71 | ,960.21 | $136,356.25 |
| Annual Audit | 4,632.00 | 4,500.00 | $9,132.00 | ||
| Benefits | $0.00 | ||||
| Health Insurance | 8,588.02 | 8,586.23 | 8,586.23 | 8,586.23 | $34,346.71 |
| Life/Dental/Vision Insurance | 611.90 | 642.28 | 627.09 | 627.09 | $2,508.36 |
| Total Benefits | 9,199.92 | 9,228.51 | 9,213.32 | 9,213.32 | $36,855.07 |
| Building Expenses | $0.00 | ||||
| Internet & Phones | 449.78 | 476.91 | 476.91 | 476.91 | $1,880.51 |
| Pest Control | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | $160.00 |
| Rent | 2,839.44 | 2,839.44 | 2,839.44 | 3,010.00 | $11,528.32 |
| Total Building Expenses | 3,329.22 | 3,356.35 | 3,356.35 | 3,526.91 | $13,568.83 |
| Commissions & fees | 8,000.00 | 2,000.00 | $10,000.00 | ||
| Income Taxes | 2,814.94 | $2,814.94 | |||
| Office Expenses | $0.00 | ||||
| Dues & Subscriptions | 60.00 | $60.00 | |||
| Fees & Interest | $0.00 | ||||
| Bank Charges | 333.50 | 319.75 | 338.34 | 343.50 | $1,335.09 |
| Total Fees & Interest | 333.50 | 319.75 | 338.34 | 343.50 | $1,335.09 |
| Insurance | $0. |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no specific listing for 'consulting fees' within the provided financial data for January 2025. However, there is a line item listed as '0 - Ask My Accountant' under expenses, which may include some form of consulting fees.
The provided table details the income and expenses for Cinnaholic Franchising LLC for January, February, March, and April of 2025. It includes various income streams such as franchise fees, royalties, and marketing fund income, as well as a breakdown of expenses like advertising, benefits, building expenses, and insurance.
While the table provides a comprehensive overview of various expenses, the absence of a specific 'consulting fees' category means a prospective franchisee would need to seek clarification from Cinnaholic regarding what specific services or fees are categorized under '0 - Ask My Accountant' or any other relevant expense category. This is important for understanding the full scope of potential operating costs.