What were the total costs of revenues for Craters & Freighters in the year ended December 31?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Years Ended December 31, | Amount | % | Amount | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | ||||||
| Franchise Revenues | $ | 1,791,736 | 30.1 % $ | 2,101,299 | 32.2 9 | |
| Royalty Revenues, net of Royalty Rebates | Ţ | 4,048,135 | 68.2 | 4,232,547 | 66.4 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee and Transfer Fee Revenue | 98,255 | 1.7 | 39,000 | 1.4 | ||
| Total Revenues | 5,938,126 | 100.0 | 6,372,846 | 100.0 | ||
| Costs of Revenues | ||||||
| Franchise Support | 2,036,715 | 1,519,545 | ||||
| Advertising | 957,288 | 951,719 | ||||
| Insurance Program | 733,842 | 737,736 | ||||
| Technology Support | 95,025 | 59,866 | ||||
| Total Costs of Revenues | 3,822,870 | 64.4 % | 3,268,866 | 51.2 % | ||
| Gross Profit | 2,115,256 | 35.6 % | 3,103,980 | 48.8 % | ||
| General and Administrative Expenses | ||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 158,990 | 128,123 | ||||
| Credit Losses (Recovery) | (30,000) | 10,000 | ||||
| Bank Charges | 11,002 | 5,271 | ||||
| Donations | 57,300 | 57,863 | ||||
| Dues and Subscriptions | 5,273 | 1,553 | ||||
| Employee Benefits | 12,158 | 12,081 | ||||
| Equipment | 31,246 | 42,542 | ||||
| Insurance | 75,629 | 75,156 | ||||
| Legal and Professional Fees | 328,824 | 216,207 | ||||
| Office Supplies | 30,584 | 104,945 | ||||
| Rent | 81,856 | 94,143 | ||||
| Repairs and Maintenance | 164,272 | 11,668 | ||||
| IT and Software | 121,168 | 52,324 | ||||
| Taxes and Licenses | 1,978 | 1,978 | ||||
| Telephone and Utilities | 45,458 | 63,012 | ||||
| Travel and Entertainment | 67,796 | 25,568 | ||||
| Total General and | 07,730 | 23,300 | ||||
| Administrative Expenses | 1,163,534 | 19.6 % | 902,434 | 14.1 % | ||
| ncome from Operations | 951,722 | 16.0 % | 2,201,546 | 34.5 % | ||
| Other Income (Expense) | ||||||
| Shared Services Revenue | 133,347 | 290,000 | ||||
| Interest Income | 110,402 | 19,711 | ||||
| Interest Expense | (628) | - | ||||
| Investment Income | 26,159 | 13,827 | ||||
| Investment Expenses | (1,203) | (5,598) | ||||
| Gain on Sale of Marketable Securities | 26 | 841 | ||||
| Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on | ||||||
| Marketable Securities | 135,511 | 97,174 | ||||
| Gain on Disposal of Property and Equipment | 15,729 | |||||
| Other Income (Expense) - Net | 403,614 | 6.8 % | 431,684 | 6.8 % | ||
| NET INCOME | $ | 1,355,336 | 22.8 % $ | 2,633, |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total costs of revenues for the year ending December 31, 2024, amounted to $3,822,870, representing 64.4% of total revenues. For the year ending December 31, 2023, the total costs of revenues were $3,268,866, which was 51.2% of total revenues. These costs include franchise support, advertising, insurance program, and technology support.
For a prospective Craters & Freighters franchisee, understanding the breakdown of these costs is crucial. Franchise support, advertising, insurance, and technology are key components that franchisees benefit from, and these figures provide insight into the scale of investment Craters & Freighters makes in these areas. The increase in total costs of revenues from 2023 to 2024 suggests potential growth and investment in these support systems.
It's important to note that these costs are directly related to supporting the franchise network and generating revenue. A higher percentage of costs of revenues relative to total revenues could indicate increased investment in franchisee support or potentially lower efficiency. Conversely, a lower percentage might suggest cost-cutting measures or higher operational efficiency. Franchisees should evaluate these figures in the context of the overall financial performance of Craters & Freighters and assess whether the level of support justifies the associated costs.
Prospective franchisees should also compare these figures with industry benchmarks to determine whether Craters & Freighters' cost structure is competitive. Additionally, they should inquire about the specific services and resources included in each cost category to fully understand the value they will receive for their franchise fees and royalties.