What fiscal year basis is a Kidokinetics franchisee required to use?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee must maintain, for at least five fiscal years from their preparation, complete financial records for the operation of the Kidokinetics Business in accordance with the then current Internal Revenue Service Publication and must provide Franchisor, at Franchisor's request, with: (i) a weekly Sales Report signed by Franchisee and in the form Franchisor specifies that contains the sales information pertaining to the preceding week including, without limitation, a summary of all monies received during the relevant period, any other additional information which Franchisor deems necessary to properly evaluate Franchisee's progress; (ii) a quarterly income statement and profit and loss statement, reflective of the three individual months in the quarter, in a format specified by Franchisor, including a standard chart of accounts, within 20 days after the end of each quarter; (iii) annual financial reports and operating statements in the form Franchisor specifies within 50 days after the close of each of Franchisee's fiscal years; (iv) state and local sales tax returns or reports and federal, state and local income tax returns for each year in which Franchisee's Kidokinetics Business is operated, within 30 days after their timely completion; and (v) such other reports as Franchisor may from time to time require, in the form and at the time Franchisor prescribes.
Franchisee's fiscal year must be on a calendar year basis.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to operate on a calendar year basis for their fiscal year. This means that the Kidokinetics franchisee's financial year must begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year.
This requirement ensures uniformity and consistency in financial reporting across all Kidokinetics franchise locations. It allows Kidokinetics to accurately compare the financial performance of different franchises and to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Furthermore, the franchisee must maintain complete financial records for at least five fiscal years, following IRS guidelines. They must also provide Kidokinetics with weekly sales reports, quarterly income statements and profit and loss statements within 20 days after each quarter, and annual financial reports within 50 days after the close of each fiscal year. Franchisees must also submit state, local, and federal income tax returns within 30 days of completion.