What was the value of Learningrx's liability for marketing and development funds in 2023?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit.
Springfield, Missouri
January 3, 2024
LearningRx Franchise Corporation Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2023 and 2022
Assets
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net of allowance of | $ 551,641 | $ 534,941 |
| $23,629 in 2023 and $46,075 in 2022 | 243,535 | 246,972 |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,635 | |
| Deferred income tax asset | 19,663 | 24,158 |
| Total Current Assets | 814,839 | 807,706 |
| Property and Equipment | ||
| Equipment and software, net | 2,432 | 3,289 |
| Net Property and Equipment | 2,432 | 3,289 |
| Other Noncurrent Assets | ||
| Deferred income taxes | 155,827 | 162,723 |
| Right-of-use assets | 220,053 | 289,858 |
| Net Other Noncurrent Assets | 375,880 | 452,581 |
| Total Assets | $ 1,193,151 | $ 1,263,576 |
| Liabilities And Stockhol | lders' Equity | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable | 5,871 | • |
| Liability for marketing and development funds | 144,019 | 129,692 |
| Deferred franchise fee revenue | 28,000 | |
| Current portion of lease liability | 66,452 | 69,805 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 216,342 | 227,497 |
| Long-term lease liability | 153,601 | 220,053 |
| Total Liabilities | 369,94 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the liability for marketing and development funds in 2023 was $144,019. This figure represents the amount Learningrx owed for marketing and development activities as of September 30, 2023.
This liability reflects the funds that Learningrx has collected or earmarked for future marketing and development efforts but has not yet spent. These funds are primarily collected from franchisees as a percentage of their gross revenue, with specific minimum and maximum contributions outlined in the FDD. The funds are intended to be used for various marketing initiatives, including creating marketing and sales tools, website development, digital marketing campaigns, and public relations efforts.
For a prospective Learningrx franchisee, this information is relevant for understanding how the marketing funds are managed and the scale of financial commitment Learningrx has towards marketing initiatives. It also shows the franchisee the amount Learningrx is liable to spend on marketing and development. Franchisees should review the complete financial statements and marketing plan to understand how these funds are utilized and what benefits they can expect to receive from these marketing efforts.