What was the amount of initial franchise fees Kidokinetics collected in 2021?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
23, 2022, and 2021
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | |||||
| Initial franchise fees | $ 2,796,637 | $ | 689,548 | $ | 281,000 |
| Royalty fees | 201,199 | 86,911 | 56,577 | ||
| Service revenue | 467,961 | 87,473 | - | ||
| Advertising fees | 29,635 | - | - | ||
| Apparel sales | 13,774 | 27,823 | - | ||
| Total operating revenue | 3,509,206 | 891,755 | 337,577 | ||
| Operating expenses | |||||
| General and administrative | 1,697,537 | 989,921 | 475,718 | ||
| Professional fees | 674,880 | 81,198 | 76,154 | ||
| Commissions | 1,716,506 | 490,302 | 125,315 | ||
| Advertising and marketing | 71,433 | 116,633 | 70,163 | ||
| Total operating expenses | 4,160,356 | 1,678,054 | 747,350 | ||
| Loss from operations | (651,150) | (786,299) | (409,773) | ||
| Interest expense | 97,922 | 25,021 | 1,943 | ||
| Net loss | $ (749,072) | $ | (811,320 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company collected $281,000 in initial franchise fees in 2021. This figure represents the total amount Kidokinetics recognized as revenue from initial fees paid by new franchisees during that fiscal year. Initial franchise fees are typically a one-time payment made by franchisees to the franchisor for the right to operate under the Kidokinetics brand and utilize its system.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into the revenue streams of Kidokinetics and the importance of initial franchise fees to the company's financial performance. A significant increase in initial franchise fees from one year to the next could indicate rapid expansion and a growing interest in the Kidokinetics franchise system. Conversely, a decrease in these fees might suggest challenges in attracting new franchisees or changes in the company's growth strategy.
It's important to note that while this figure reflects the total initial franchise fees collected, it does not provide details on the number of franchises sold or the specific fee structure for each franchise agreement. Further research into the Item 20 of the FDD, which discusses franchisee count, and Item 5, which outlines initial fees, would provide a more complete picture. Understanding these factors can help potential franchisees assess the stability and growth potential of the Kidokinetics franchise system.