What were the net cash flows from operating activities for Counselor Realty in 2022?
Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ (3,967) | $ | (8,873) | $ 11,780 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash | ||||
| flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Interest income earned on certificate of deposit | (977) | (280) | - | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 1,574 | 1,504 | (662) | |
| Due to franchise | 50 | - | - | |
| Due to parent company | - | - | (500) | |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | (3,320) | (7,649) | 10,618 | |
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities | ||||
| Purchase of certificates of deposit | (136,814) | (130,000) | - | |
| Redemption of certificates of deposit | 130,280 | - | - | |
| Net cash flows from investing activities | (6,534) | (130,000) | - | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash | (9,854) | (137,649) | 10,618 | |
| Cash, Beginning | 80,311 | 217,960 | 207,342 | |
| Cash, Ending | $ |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Counselor Realty's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net cash flows from operating activities in 2022 were $10,618. This figure represents the cash generated or used by the company's core business operations during that year. It is a key indicator of Counselor Realty's financial health and its ability to fund its operations.
Specifically, this net cash flow is calculated by starting with the net income (loss) and adjusting it for non-cash items and changes in working capital accounts. For 2022, the net income was $11,780. Adjustments included interest income earned on a certificate of deposit and changes in operating assets and liabilities such as accounts receivable and amounts due to the parent company.
A positive net cash flow from operating activities, as seen in Counselor Realty's 2022 results, generally indicates that the company is able to generate sufficient cash from its operations to cover its expenses and invest in future growth. Prospective franchisees should review these figures in the context of Counselor Realty's overall financial performance and compare them to industry benchmarks to assess the financial stability and potential of the franchise opportunity.
It is important to note that while the 2022 net cash flow from operating activities was positive, the 2023 and 2024 figures were negative, at $(7,649) and $(3,320) respectively. This trend should be carefully evaluated by potential franchisees to understand the factors driving these changes and their potential impact on the franchisee's own operations.