What was the operating income (loss) for Lees Famous Recipe for LFR Chicken, LLC?
Lees_Famous_Recipe Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before Income Taxes | (291,4: | 53) | 3,058,094 | | 1,888,349 | | 42,571 | | 2,284,639 | | (326,572) | | (6,960,138) | | (304,510) | | Income Tax Benefit | | | | | - | | | | (141) | _ | | | | | (141) | | Net Income (Loss) | $ (291,4 | 53) $ | 3,058,094 | $ | 1,888,349 | $ | 42,571 | $ | 2,284,498 | $ | (326,572) | $ | (6,960,138) | $ | (304,651) |
ARTEMIS RESTAURANT CORP. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS LFR CHICKEN, LLC FROM MAY 6, 2021 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2021
| Revenue: | LFR Chicken | Lee's Distribution | Lee's Franchisor | Lee's 4-Wall LLC | Elimination | LFR Chicken, LLC Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proprietary product revenue | $ 307,210 | $ 6,070,247 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ 6,377,457 |
| Royalties | - | - | 540,737 | - | - | 540,737 |
| Franchise, license, and development fees | - | - | 7,500 | - | - | 7,500 |
| Sales by company-operated restaurants | - | - | - | 1,508,102 | - | 1,508,102 |
| Total revenue | 307,210 | 6,070,247 | 548,237 | 1,508,102 | - | 8,433,796 |
| Cost of Sales: | ||||||
| Proprietary products | 4,368 | 4,518,874 | - | - | - | 4,523,242 |
| Company-operated restaurant expenses - | ||||||
| Food and paper | - | - | - | 554,031 | - | 554,031 |
| Payroll | - | - | - | 425,501 | - | 425,501 |
| Occupancy and other operating expenses | - | - | - | 77,049 | - | 77,049 |
| Total cost of sales | 4,368 | 4,518,874 | - | 1,056,581 | - | 5,579,823 |
| Gross profit | 302,842 | 1,551,373 | 548,237 | 451,521 | - | 2,853,973 |
| General and Administrative Expenses | 2,326,438 | 1,129 | 15,826 | 455,174 | - | 2,798,567 |
| Operating income (loss) | (2,023,596) | 1,550,244 | 532,411 | (3,653) | - | 55,406 |
| Other Income (Expenses): | ||||||
| Administrative service income | 102,890 | - | - | - | - | 102,890 |
| Earnings in subsidiaries | 2,088,387 | - | - | - | (2,088 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Lees Famous Recipe Franchise Disclosure Document, the operating income (loss) for LFR Chicken, LLC was $55,406. This figure represents the total operating income (loss) after considering the revenues, cost of sales, and general and administrative expenses across all entities within LFR Chicken, LLC. These entities include LFR Chicken, Lee's Distribution, Lee's Franchisor, and Lee's 4-Wall LLC.
Specifically, LFR Chicken itself had an operating loss of $2,023,596, while Lee's Distribution had an operating income of $1,550,244, Lee's Franchisor had an operating income of $532,411, and Lee's 4-Wall LLC had an operating loss of $3,653. The consolidation of these figures results in the overall operating income of $55,406 for LFR Chicken, LLC.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the overall financial performance of the parent company and its various subsidiaries. While some individual entities may experience losses, the consolidated operating income provides a more comprehensive view of the financial health of Lees Famous Recipe. Franchisees should consider these figures in conjunction with other financial metrics and information provided in the FDD to assess the financial stability and potential profitability of the franchise system.