What is the total property and equipment value for Gold Star Chili, Inc.?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Repairs and Maintenance | 534,943 | | 590,096 | | 452,850 | | | Insurance and Employee Benefits | 627,508 | | 570,506 | | 603,409 | | | Rental Expense | 1,266,896 | | 1,398,953 | | 782,391 | | | Supplies and Printing | 386,976 | | 375,509 | | 476,074 | | | Professional Fees | 432,501 | | 497,206 | | 296,980 | | | Travel and Entertainment | 111,915 | | 107,848 | | 118,617 | | | Laundry and Uniforms | 63,170 | | 62,050 | | 43,702 | | | Charitable Contributions | 29,637 | | 26,256 | | 23,321 | | | Credit Loss Expense | 87,197 | | 275,483 | | 205,224 | | | Other Operating Expenses | 1,761,702 | | 1,043,859 | | 806,097 | | | Broker Fees | 198,190 | | 236,945 | | 226,791 | | | | | | | | | | | Total Selling, General and | | | | | | | | Administrative Expenses | $ 16,536,949 | $ | 15,025,353 | $ | 13,145,299 | |
GOLD STAR CHILI, INC. CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2024
ASSETS
| Gold Star Chili, Inc. | Properties, LLC | TCWW, LLC | Eliminations | _ | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | |||||||
| Cash | $ | 437,267 | $ 909,375 | $ 244,320 | $ - | $ | 1,590,962 |
| Accounts Receivable, Less Allowance for | ,, | ||||||
| Expected Credit Losses of $896,732 | 905,238 | 2,002,485 | 4,130 | (1,981,263) | 930,590 | ||
| Advance - Related Party | 3,441,832 | - | - | (3,441,832) | - | ||
| Other Receivables | 21,704 | - | 1,502 | - | 23,206 | ||
| Inventory | 980,151 | - | 27,923 | - | 1,008,074 | ||
| Prepaid Expenses | 166,348 | 109,041 | 15,154 | (12,824) | _ | 277,719 | |
| Total Current Assets | 5,952,540 | 3,020,901 | 293,029 | (5,435,919) | _ | 3,830,551 | |
| Property and Equipment | |||||||
| Land | - | 7,004,518 | - | (164,029) | 6,840,489 | ||
| Buildings | 4,127,417 | 10,257,116 | - | 817,551 | 15,202,084 | ||
| Leasehold Improvements | 5,500,864 | - | 429,641 | - | 5,930,505 | ||
| Furniture and Equipment | 5,913,212 | 184,794 | 535,932 | - | 6,633,938 | ||
| Vehicles | 100,623 | - | - | - | 100,623 | ||
| Construction in Progress | _ | 489,000 | - | - | . - | _ | 489,000 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–163)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total property and equipment for Gold Star Chili, Inc. is valued at $18,175,716 as of December 31, 2024. This figure is derived from the consolidating balance sheet, which includes the values for land, buildings, leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment, vehicles, and construction in progress, less accumulated depreciation.
Specifically, the balance sheet breaks down the property and equipment across Gold Star Chili, Inc., GSC Properties, LLC, and TCWW, LLC, with eliminations to avoid double-counting within the consolidated entity. Gold Star Chili, Inc. has $6,966,237 in total property and equipment, GSC Properties, LLC has $10,608,765, and TCWW, LLC has $674,421. The eliminations account for a reduction of $73,707, resulting in the consolidated total of $18,175,716.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the scale of assets Gold Star and its related entities own. It is important to note that these values reflect the book value of the assets and not necessarily their market value. Additionally, the franchisee should consider how Gold Star manages and depreciates these assets, as it can impact the company's financial performance and stability. Understanding the breakdown of property and equipment across the different entities (Gold Star Chili, Inc., GSC Properties, LLC, and TCWW, LLC) can provide insights into the operational structure of the Gold Star organization.