What was the total amount of all long-term liabilities for Gold Star?
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 | 65,908 | ||
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | 17,286,620 | 5,931,166 | 5,303,289 | (5,259,397) | 23,261,678 |
| Total Liabilities | 21,556,596 | 6,273,336 | 5,532,947 | (7,253,484) | 26,109,395 |
| Stockholders' Equity | |||||
| Common Stock, No Par Value; | |||||
| 10,000 Shares Authorized, Issued | |||||
| and Outstanding | 1,000 | _ | _ | _ | 1,000 |
| Paid-In Capital | 212,680 | _ | _ | _ | 212,680 |
| Retained Earnings |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–163)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total long-term liabilities are detailed in the consolidating balance sheet. As of December 31, 2024, Gold Star's total long-term liabilities amounted to $23,261,678. This figure includes several components, such as a line of credit, installment notes payable, operating lease liabilities, advances from related parties, and deferred franchise fees.
The most significant portions of these long-term liabilities consist of installment notes payable totaling $11,265,209 and operating lease liabilities amounting to $10,530,569. These two items alone account for the vast majority of Gold Star's long-term debt. The line of credit contributes $1,399,992, while deferred franchise fees add a smaller amount of $65,908. There are also advances from related parties, but these are eliminated in the consolidated total, resulting in no net impact.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the nature and extent of these liabilities is crucial. It provides insight into the financial obligations Gold Star has undertaken, which could affect the franchisor's financial stability and its ability to support franchisees. High levels of long-term debt might indicate a higher risk, as a significant portion of revenues would be needed to service these debts. Therefore, potential franchisees should carefully evaluate these figures in conjunction with Gold Star's overall financial health and performance to assess the risk and stability of the franchise opportunity.