What were the Itan insurance expenses in 2023?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 60,182 | 15,473 | | Contract liabilities (note 8) | 115,000 | - | | Deferred tax liability (note 9) | 39,617 | 45,047 | | Note payable - current portion (note 10) | 15,038 | - | | | 281,197 | 92,711 | | LONG TERM LANGUETES | | | | LONG TERM LIABILITIES | FC 074 | | | Note payable (note 10) | 56,974 | | | TOTAL LIABILITIES | 338,171 | 92,711 | | STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | | | | Common stock (note 11) | 50,000 | 50,000 | | Additional paid in capital | 38,000 | 38,000 | | Accumulated earnings | 1,704,663 | 1,432,517 | | | 1,792,663 | 1,520,517 | | TOTAL MARKITISS AND STOCKHOLDS PICTORY | | 4 640 065 | | TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | $ 2,130,834 | $ 1,613,228 |
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALES | _ | 1 | ||
| Royalties | $ | 746,395 | $ | 685,019 |
| Membership and technology service fees | 22,788 | 24,761 | ||
| Salon transfer fees | ~ | 24,000 | ||
| Franchise renewal fee | 769,183 | 12 | 4,000 737,780 | |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
| Auto | 8,000 | 8,286 | ||
| Depreciation | 443 | 1,543 | ||
| Dues and subscriptions | 6,945 | 3,493 | ||
| Franchise marketing | = | 54 | ||
| Insurance | 85,562 | 75,633 | ||
| Office | 14,371 | 7,906 | ||
| Outside services | 51,677 | 14,419 | ||
| Payroll costs | 207,031 | 238,355 | ||
| Professional |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's insurance expenses in 2023 were $85,562. This figure represents the total cost Itan incurred for insurance coverage during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding this expense is crucial for financial planning. Insurance costs are a standard operating expense for any business, and this figure provides a benchmark for what Itan, as a franchisor, spent. However, a franchisee's actual insurance expenses may vary depending on factors such as location, coverage levels, and specific risks associated with their salon.
It's important to note that this figure reflects Itan's expenses as the franchisor, not necessarily the expenses a franchisee would incur. Franchisees should obtain their own insurance quotes and factor those costs into their financial projections. While Itan's figure can provide a general idea, franchisees should not rely solely on this number when budgeting for their own insurance needs.