What was the total provision for income taxes for Dq Treat in 2023?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Service fees | $ 198,627 | $ 188,908 | $ 173,116 |
| Other fees and franchise sales | 45,681 | 45,918 | 46,482 |
| Sales of advertising kits | 9,446 | 9,751 | 13,939 |
| Sales of company-owned restaurants | 3,633 | 3,412 | 3,146 |
| Other | 254 | 272 | 254 |
| Total revenues | 257,641 | 248,261 | 236,937 |
| Costs and expenses | |||
| Costs of other fees and franchise sales | 3,393 | 2,971 | 4,919 |
| Cost of sales of advertising kits | 8,725 | 9,090 | 12,647 |
| Costs of company-owned restaurants | 3,913 | 3,805 | 3,593 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 115,600 | 111,911 | 99,868 |
| Total costs and expenses | 131,631 | 127,777 | 121,027 |
| Operating income | 126,010 | 120,484 | 115,910 |
| Net interest income | 3,137 | 3,370 | 1,249 |
| Income before income taxes | 129,147 | 123,854 | 117,159 |
| Provision for income taxes | 31,272 | 29,970 | 28,340 |
| $ 97,875 | $ 93,884 | $ 88,819 | |
| Net income | |||
| Comprehensive income, net of tax | |||
| Net income | $ 97,875 | $ 93,884 | $ 88,819 |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income - changes in | |||
| cumulative translation adjustment | (941) | ( 19) | ( 800) |
| Comprehensive income | $ 96,934 | $ 93,865 | $ 88,019 |
Source: Item 17 — The following paragraph is added to the end of Item 17 of the Disclosure Document: (FDD pages 70–378)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total provision for income taxes in 2023 was $29,970. This figure represents the total amount of income taxes, including U.S. federal, state, and foreign taxes, that Dq Treat accrued for the year. It's important to note that this is an accrual-based number, which means it reflects the taxes owed based on the company's income for that period, not necessarily the amount of cash actually paid out during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the provision for income taxes provides insight into Dq Treat's profitability and tax obligations. It demonstrates how the company accounts for its tax liabilities, which can be influenced by various factors such as changes in tax laws, business strategies, and international operations. This information, combined with other financial statement data, helps potential franchisees assess the financial health and stability of Dq Treat.
The FDD also provides a breakdown of the provision for income taxes, categorizing it into current and deferred taxes. In 2023, the current portion, which includes U.S. federal, state, and foreign taxes, totaled $31,985, while the deferred portion totaled $(2,015). Deferred taxes arise from temporary differences between the accounting and tax treatment of certain items, such as depreciation or revenue recognition. A deferred tax liability indicates that Dq Treat expects to pay more taxes in the future, while a deferred tax asset suggests that the company will pay less.
Furthermore, the FDD includes the consolidated effective tax rates for 2023, which was 24.20%. This rate reflects the actual percentage of income that Dq Treat paid in taxes, taking into account various factors such as state income tax, foreign income tax, and other adjustments. Analyzing these components of income taxes can give a franchisee a more comprehensive view of Dq Treat's tax strategy and its impact on the company's overall financial performance.