What were the total liabilities and members' equity for Kitchen Solvers as of December 31, 2023?
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 | 1,425,532 | |||
| Members' equity | 224,645 | 64,975 | 58,335 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY | $ 2,111,389 | $ 1,716,210 | $ 1,483,867 |
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 and members' equity as of December 31, 2023, was $1,716,210. This figure represents the sum of all the company's obligations to creditors and the value of the owners' stake in the company at that specific point in time. Franchisees can use this information to assess the overall financial health and stability of Kitchen Solvers.
Breaking down the liabilities, Kitchen Solvers had total liabilities of $1,651,235 in 2023. This includes both current liabilities, which are obligations due within a year, and long-term liabilities, which extend beyond a year. Current liabilities totaled $376,045, while long-term liabilities amounted to $1,275,190. Understanding the composition of these liabilities can provide insights into Kitchen Solvers' short-term and long-term financial obligations.
The members' equity, representing the owners' stake in Kitchen Solvers, was $64,975 as of December 31, 2023. This figure is calculated as the difference between the company's total assets and total liabilities. A higher members' equity generally indicates a stronger financial position for the company. Prospective franchisees should consider these figures in conjunction with other financial data to gain a comprehensive understanding of Kitchen Solvers' financial standing.