What was the total lease expense for Crawlspace Medic for the year ended December 31, 2023?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Operating Leases: | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROU asset | $ 35,224 | $ 35,224 | |
| ROU amortization | (14,090) | (7,045) | |
| Total ROU Asset, Net | $ 21,135 | 28,179 | |
| Lease liability: | |||
| Current portion of lease liability | $ 7,054 | 6,644 | |
| Non-current portion of lease liability | 12,914 | 21,535 | |
| Total Lease Liabi |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crawlspace Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2023, was $1,167, while in 2022 it was $1,886. This figure represents the total cost Crawlspace Medic incurred for leasing property or equipment during that fiscal year.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the franchisor's lease expenses can provide insight into the overhead costs associated with running the Crawlspace Medic franchise system. While this figure reflects the franchisor's expenses, it's essential to recognize that a franchisee's lease expenses will vary depending on their specific location, the size of their operational space, and local market rates. This information is useful for benchmarking and understanding the franchisor's financial management.
It's important to note that this figure represents the franchisor's lease expenses and may not directly correlate to the lease expenses a franchisee will incur. Franchisees should conduct their own due diligence to estimate their potential lease costs based on their chosen location and operational needs. Reviewing the franchisor's expenses can offer a general understanding of how the franchisor manages its operational costs, but individual franchisee expenses will likely differ significantly.