What is the estimated amortization expense for Gold Star intangibles for the year 2027?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Amortization of these costs was $10,392, $10,967, and $41,576 for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Estimated amortization for the subsequent five years and thereafter is as follows:
Amortization of these costs was $13,492, $13,146, and $12,973 for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Estimated amortization for the subsequent five years and thereafter is as follows:
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–163)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Gold Star FDD, there are two different amortization expenses listed. One is for general costs, and the other is specific to loan costs.
According to one excerpt, amortization of general costs was $10,392, $10,967, and $41,576 for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The FDD states that there are estimated amortizations for the subsequent five years and thereafter. However, the specific amounts for each of those years, including 2027, are not listed in this excerpt.
According to another excerpt, amortization on loan costs was $13,492, $13,146, and $12,973 for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The FDD states that there are estimated amortizations for the subsequent five years and thereafter. However, the specific amounts for each of those years, including 2027, are not listed in this excerpt. A prospective franchisee should inquire with Gold Star about the estimated amortization expenses for 2027 to gain a clearer understanding of these projected costs.