What was the total amount of all liabilities for Gold Star Chili, Inc.?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
75,716 | | Fair Value of Interest Rate Swap | | 194,930 | 113,503 | - | . - | _ | 308,433 | | Other Assets | | | | | | | | | Right of Use Asset - Operating Leases | | 9,246,018 | _ | 1,846,237 | _ | | 11,092,255 | | Goodwill, Net | | 381,667 | _ | 67,719 | - | | 449,386 | | Trademark | | - | _ | 475,000 | _ | | 475,000 | | Intangibles Subject to Amortization | | 48.595 | _ | - | _ | | 48,595 | | Deposits | | 154,174 | 5,763 | 11,706 | _ | | 171,643 | | Investment in Subsidiary | | (2,164,835) | -, | , | 2,164,835 | | - | | Notes Receivable | | 1,817,565 | - | - | (1,817,565) | _ | | | Total Other Assets | | 9,483,184 | 5,763 | 2,400,662 | 347,270 | _ | 12,236,879 | Total Assets $ __22,596,891 $ __13,748,932 $ __3,368,112 $ __(5,162,356) $ __34,551,579
GOLD STAR CHILI, INC. CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2024 (Continued)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
| GSC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Star | Properties, | ||||
| Chili, Inc. | LLC | TCWW, LLC | Eliminations | Total | |
| Current Liabilities | |||||
| Line of Credit | , | $ - : | $ - | , | |
| Installment Note Payable | 486,680 | 279,987 | - | - | 766,667 |
| Advances - Related Party | 1,940,597 | - | - | (1,940,597) | - |
| Accounts Payable Operating | 534,335 | 43,480 | 47,874 | (53,490) | 572,199 |
| Operating Lease Liabilities | 824,874 | - | 103,424 | - | 928,298 |
| Gift Card Liability | - | - | 70,167 | - | 70,167 |
| Accrued Wages and Related Liabilities | 373,538 | - | 7,137 | - | 380,675 |
| Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities | (4,831) | 18,703 | (44) | - | 13,828 |
| Deferred Franchise Fees | 14,775 | 1,100 | 15,875 | ||
| Total Current Liabilities | 4,269,976 | 342,170 | 229,658 | (1,994,087) | 2,847,717 |
| Long-Term Liabilities | |||||
| (Less Current Portion) | |||||
| Line of Credit | 1,399,992 | - | - | - | 1,399,992 |
| Installment Note Payable | 7,151,608 | 5,931,166 | - | (1,817,565) | 11,265,209 |
| Operating Lease Liabilities | 8,674,979 | - | 1,855,590 | - | 10,530,569 |
| Advances - Related Party | - | - | 3,441,832 | (3,441,832) | - |
| Deferred Franchise Fees | 60,041 | 5,867 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–163)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total liabilities for Gold Star Chili, Inc. amount to $26,109,395 as of December 31, 2024. This figure is derived from a consolidating balance sheet that breaks down liabilities across Gold Star Chili, Inc. itself, GSC Properties, LLC, TCWW, LLC, and eliminations.
Specifically, the total liabilities are calculated by summing current liabilities and long-term liabilities. Current liabilities include items such as the line of credit, installment notes payable, advances from related parties, accounts payable, operating lease liabilities, gift card liabilities, accrued wages, accrued expenses, and deferred franchise fees. Long-term liabilities consist of items like the line of credit, installment notes payable, operating lease liabilities, advances from related parties, and deferred franchise fees, less the current portion.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the liabilities of Gold Star is crucial for assessing the financial health and stability of the franchisor. A high level of liabilities could indicate financial risk, potentially affecting the franchisor's ability to support its franchisees. It is important to note that this total is after eliminations of intercompany transactions, providing a consolidated view of the entire Gold Star Chili, Inc. enterprise. Franchisees should consider this information in conjunction with other financial metrics and seek professional advice to fully evaluate the investment opportunity.