What is the total amount of Stockholders' Equity for Gold Star?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Gold Star Chili, Inc. Stockholders' Equity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, No Par Value; 10,000 Shares | ||||
| Authorized, Issued and Outstanding | 1 ,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Paid-In Capital | 212,680 | 212,680 | 212,680 | |
| Retained (Deficit) Earnings | (537,818) | (295,263) | 350,576 | |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 1 94,930 | 132,610 | 389,268 | |
| Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity | (129,208) | 51,027 | 9 53,524 | |
| Non-Controlling Interest in GSC Properties, LLC | 8,457,889 | 7 ,531,345 | 6 ,674,814 | |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 1 13,503 | 7 7,216 | 2 26,662 | |
| GSC Properties, LLC | 8,571,392 | 7 ,608,561 | 6 ,901,476 | |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 8,442,184 | 7 ,659,588 | 7 ,855,000 | |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ 34,551,579 | $ 3 3,559,654 | $ 3 1,213,387 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–163)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total stockholders' equity is detailed in the consolidated balance sheets. The total stockholders' equity for Gold Star Chili, Inc. is $8,442,184 as of December 31, 2024, $7,659,588 as of December 31, 2023, and $7,855,000 as of December 31, 2022.
Stockholders' equity represents the residual interest in the assets of Gold Star after deducting liabilities. It is a key indicator of the company's financial health and stability. For prospective franchisees, a higher stockholders' equity generally suggests a more financially stable franchisor. This can provide reassurance that Gold Star has a solid financial foundation to support its franchisees.
The statement of stockholders' equity also provides a breakdown of the different components that make up the total equity, including common stock, paid-in capital, retained earnings (or deficit), and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These components offer insights into how Gold Star has accumulated its equity over time through profits, investments, and other activities. Monitoring these trends can help franchisees assess the long-term financial performance and sustainability of Gold Star.
It is important for potential franchisees to review these figures in the context of Gold Star's overall financial statements, including the balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyzing these statements together can provide a more comprehensive understanding of Gold Star's financial position and its ability to support its franchise system.