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Is the provision of services by Learningrx dependent on the payment of the initial franchise fee or continuing royalty fees?

Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ist of cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amount of these financial instruments approximates fair value due either to length of maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in these financial statements.

Revenues

The Corporation's revenues consist of fees from franchised locations operated by conventional franchisees. Revenues from franchisees consist of initial franchise fees, royalties based on a percentage of gross revenues, technology fees, and marketing fees.

On January 1, 2020, the Corporation adopted ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers using the modified retrospective method. This method allows the standard to be applied retrospectively through a cumulative catch-up adjustment recognized upon adoption. As such, comparative information in the Corporation's financial statements has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. Management determined that the effect of adopting ASC 606 did not have a material effect on the Corporation's financial statements.

ASC 606 provides that revenues are to be recognized when control of promised goods or services is transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the considerations expected to be received for those goods or services. In implementing ASC 606, the Corporation evaluated all revenue sources using the fivestep approach: identify the contract, identify the performance obligations, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price, and recognize revenue.

For each franchised location, the Corporation enters into a formal franchise agreement that clearly outlines the transaction price, which includes an initial fee and ongoing royalties, marketing fees, and technology fees, and the Corporation's performance obligations.

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Upon evaluation of the five-step process, the Corporation has determined that this standard does not impact the recognition of royalties, marketing fees, and technology fees from locations operated by a franchisee, which are based on a percentage of gross revenue and recognized at the time the underlying sales occur. ASC 606 does have an effect on the process management uses to evaluate the recognition of the initial franchise fees.

In allocating the transaction price and recognizing the revenue associated with initial franchise fees, the Corporation has elected to adopt the practical expedient for private company franchisors outlined in ASC 952-606, Franchisors—Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The practical expedient allows franchisors to account for pre-opening services as a single distinct performance obligation. These preopening services include the following:

  • Assistance in the selection of a site
  • Assistance in obtaining facilities and preparing the facilities for their intended use, including related financing, architectural, and engineering services, and lease negotiation
  • Training of the franchisee's personnel or the franchisee in the LearningRx processes and systems
  • Preparation and distribution of manuals and similar material concerning operations, administration, and record keeping
  • Bookkeeping, information technology, and advisory services, including setting up the franchisee's
  • Inspection, testing, and other quality control programs

The Corporation has determined that the fair value of pre-opening services exceeds the initial fees received; as such, the initial fees are allocated to the pre-opening services, which are recognized as revenue upon commencement of operations.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable for franchise fees, royalties and product sales are recorded at the amounts the Corporation expects to collect on balances earned and outstanding at the end of the year. Management closely monitors outstanding balances and provides for estimates of uncollectible balances in an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0 and $23,629, respectively.

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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's revenues consist of initial franchise fees, royalties, technology fees, and marketing fees from franchised locations. Learningrx outlines the transaction price, which includes the initial fee and ongoing royalties, marketing fees, and technology fees, as well as the company's performance obligations in a formal franchise agreement for each franchised location.

Learningrx recognizes revenue associated with initial franchise fees when pre-opening services are completed and operations commence. These pre-opening services include site selection assistance, help with facilities, franchisee personnel training, operations manual preparation, and bookkeeping services. Royalties, marketing fees, and technology fees are recognized at the time the underlying sales occur, based on a percentage of gross revenue.

Learningrx provides services such as site selection assistance, initial and ongoing training, and specifying or approving equipment and inventory. These services are provided on a continuing basis. Franchisees must pay an initial franchise fee of $30,000 for a Micro Franchise or $45,000 for a Standard Franchise, as well as an initial marketing campaign fee of between $15,000 and $30,000. Franchisees also pay monthly royalties, which are the greater of 8% of gross revenues or a minimum monthly royalty of $500 for Micro Franchises and $800 for Standard Franchises.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.