What was the total value of Kitchen Solvers' accounts receivable 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 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total value of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2023, was $138,673. This figure represents the amount of money owed to Kitchen Solvers by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for. Accounts receivable is considered a current asset, reflecting its short-term nature and expectation of conversion to cash within a year.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the accounts receivable balance is important as it provides insight into the company's revenue collection efficiency and overall financial health. A higher accounts receivable balance might indicate that Kitchen Solvers is extending more credit to its customers or experiencing delays in payment collection. Conversely, a lower balance could suggest more efficient collection practices or stricter credit terms.
It is also important to note that the balance sheet includes a separate line item for 'Accounts receivable - related party,' which was zero as of December 31, 2023. This distinction indicates that the reported accounts receivable of $138,673 is solely from external customers and not from transactions with affiliated entities. Reviewing these figures in comparison to previous years (2022) and subsequent years (2024) can provide a trend analysis to assess the stability and growth of Kitchen Solvers' revenue streams.