What was the total value of Kitchen Solvers' note payable to shareholder as of December 31, 2022?
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 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the note payable to shareholder as of December 31, 2022, was $18,049. This liability represents an amount Kitchen Solvers owed to its shareholder(s) at that specific point in time.
For a prospective franchisee, this figure provides insight into the company's financial obligations to its shareholders. A higher note payable could indicate a greater reliance on shareholder financing, while a lower amount might suggest stronger independent financial health. It is important to note that this is a snapshot in time, and the amount can fluctuate based on Kitchen Solvers' financial activities.
It's also worth noting that the note payable to shareholder is classified as a current liability, meaning it is due within one year. This implies that Kitchen Solvers was obligated to settle this debt relatively quickly. Reviewing the trend of this liability over the years (2023 and 2024 are also provided) can give a better understanding of how Kitchen Solvers manages its debts to shareholders. A potential franchisee should consider this information in the context of the overall financial health of the company.