What was the cash balance at the beginning of 2023 for Stretch Zone?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Statements of Cash Flows
| Year Ended | |
|---|---|
| December 31, |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net loss | $ (13,663,363) | $ (16,997,533) |
| Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by | ||
| operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation expense | 6,977 | 6,531 |
| Bad debt expense | - | 8,351 |
| Amortization of celebrity endorsement | 97,297 | 106,650 |
| Amortization of contract asset | 6,167 | 3,700 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 146,390 | - |
| Change in operating lease right-of use asset | 160,413 | 158,817 |
| UAR liability | 12,466,993 | 17,897,523 |
| (Increase) decrease in: | ||
| Accounts receivable | (243,840) | (494,155) |
| Contract asset | (27,750) | (37,000) |
| Due from/to related party, net | 27,016 | (24,089) |
| Furniture inventory | 26,051 | (51,091) |
| Prepaid expenses | (17,121) | 22,724 |
| Increase (decrease) in: | ||
| Accounts payable | 267,483 | (629) |
| Accrued expenses | 65,779 | 537 |
| Deferred revenue | 3,692,827 | 5,017,476 |
| Operating lease liability | (161,310) | (135,227) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,850,009 | 5,482,585 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Property and equipment purchases | - | (32,380) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | - | (32,380) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Debt issuance costs | (972,564) | - |
| Proceeds from term note | 40,000,000 | - |
| Contribution from member | 1,059,487 | - |
| Distributions to member and former member | (46,013,579) | (2,520,000) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (5,926,656) | (2,520,000) |
| Net change in cash | (3,076,647) | 2,930,205 |
| Cash, beginning of year | 6,160,442 | 3,230,237 |
| Cash, end of year | $ 3,083,795 | $ 6,160,442 |
| Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information: | ||
| Cash paid for interest | $ 3,428,028 | $ - |
| Non-cash transactions: | ||
| Celebrity endorsement issued for Class |
Source: Item 3 — Franchisee/Debtor's Warranties. (FDD pages 263–364)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cash balance at the beginning of 2023 was $6,160,442. This figure represents the amount of cash Stretch Zone had on hand as of January 1, 2023, which is an important indicator of the company's financial health at that time.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the franchisor's beginning cash balance can provide insights into the financial stability and resources available to support the franchise system. A healthy cash balance suggests that Stretch Zone has sufficient funds to cover its operational expenses, invest in growth initiatives, and potentially provide support to franchisees during challenging periods.
However, it's important to consider this figure in conjunction with other financial metrics, such as revenues, expenses, and liabilities, to get a comprehensive understanding of Stretch Zone's financial position. Additionally, the FDD notes that Stretch Zone was sold to SZ PEP Holdco, LLC in March 2023, which could have impacted the company's financials. Therefore, prospective franchisees should conduct thorough due diligence and seek professional advice to assess the financial viability of investing in a Stretch Zone franchise.