What were the total liabilities for Kitchen Solvers as of December 31, 2024?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Balance Sheets | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 | ||||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Current assets: | ||||||
| Cash | $ 409,936 | $ 192,541 | $ 60,708 | |||
| Accounts receivable | 63,672 | 138,673 | 140,562 | |||
| Accounts receivable - related party | 174,152 | - | - | |||
| Contract assets - Current | 138,404 | 118,404 | 98,129 | |||
| Advances receivable | - | - | 74,472 | |||
| Other receivable | - | - | 3,260 | |||
| Inventory | 28,642 | 14,106 | - | |||
| Prepaid expenses | 2,277 | 2,293 | - | |||
| Total current assets | 817,083 | 466,017 | 377,131 | |||
| Property and equipment: | ||||||
| Equipment and fixtures | 34,201 | 34,201 | 34,201 | |||
| Technology equipment and software | 109,640 | 109,640 | 109,640 | |||
| Machinery and equipment | 86,429 | 73,253 | - | |||
| Vehicles | 6,500 | - | - | |||
| Leasehold improvements | 33,841 | - | - | |||
| Totals | 270,611 | 217,094 | 143,841 | |||
| Less - Accumulated depreciation | ( 156,768) | ( 145,888) | ( 139,333) | |||
| Net property and equipment | 113,843 | 71,206 | 4,508 | |||
| Other assets: | ||||||
| Territory held for sale | 12,798 | 12,798 | 12,798 | |||
| Contract assets | 787,811 | 746,214 | 659,193 | |||
| Right of use asset - Operating leases | 13,203 | 53,324 | 63,586 | |||
| Goodwill | 366,651 | 366,651 | 366,651 | |||
| Total other assets | 1,180,463 | 1,178,987 | 1,102,228 | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | Liabilities and Members' Equity | $ 2,111,389 | $ 1,716,210 | $ 1,483,867 | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||
| Accounts payable | $ 53,515 | $ 21,944 | $ 60,760 | |||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 25,258 | 7,452 | 7,452 | |||
| Note payable - Shareholder | 4,378 | 1,923 | 18,049 | |||
| Current portion of long-term note payable | 19,940 | 18,523 | - | |||
| Deferred revenue | 88,310 | 76,042 | - | |||
| Contract liabilities - Current | 257,082 | 210,682 | 193,047 | |||
| Operating lease liability - Current | 13,578 | 39,479 | 30,861 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 462,061 | 376,045 | 310,169 | |||
| Long-term liabilities: | ||||||
| Contract liabilities | 1,419,466 | 1,236,455 | 1,082,638 | |||
| Long-term note payable - Less current maturities | 5,217 | 25,157 | - | |||
| Operating lease liability | - | 13,578 | 32,725 | |||
| Total long-term liabilities | 1,424,683 | 1,275,190 | 1,115,363 | |||
| Total liabilities | 1,886,744 | 1,651,235 | 1,425, |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's total liabilities as of December 31, 2024, were $1,886,744. This figure represents the sum of current liabilities ($462,061) and long-term liabilities ($1,424,683).
For a prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisee, understanding the franchisor's liabilities can provide insight into the financial stability and overall risk associated with investing in the franchise. A high level of liabilities might indicate a greater financial strain on the company, which could impact its ability to support franchisees or invest in the brand's future growth.
It is important to note that liabilities are a normal part of doing business, and the context of these liabilities should be considered. For example, a significant portion of Kitchen Solvers' liabilities consists of contract liabilities, both current ($257,082) and long-term ($1,419,466), which relate to obligations to provide services or goods in the future. Reviewing the trend of liabilities over the three years presented (2022, 2023, and 2024) can also provide a better understanding of the company's financial management and risk profile. A potential franchisee should compare these figures with industry benchmarks and analyze the balance sheet in its entirety to assess the financial health of Kitchen Solvers.