What was the amount of The Standardx's financing receivables, net of allowances at December 31, 2023?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| ASSETS | ||
|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,011 | $ 881 |
| Restricted cash | 1 | 34 |
| Short-term investments | 372 | 15 |
| 1,121 | 883 | |
| Inventories | 8 | 9 |
| Prepaids and other assets | 174 | 195 |
| Prepaid income taxes | 46 | 51 |
| Assets held for sale | — | 62 |
| Total current assets | 2,733 | 2,130 |
| Equity method investments | 189 | 211 |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,689 | 2,340 |
| Financing receivables, net of allowances of $36 and $42 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 368 | 73 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 328 | 369 |
| Goodwill | 2,541 | 3,205 |
| Intangibles, net | 2,167 | 1,670 |
| Deferred tax assets | 466 | 358 |
| Other assets | 2,843 | 2,477 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ 13,324 | $ 12,833 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 85–132)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's financing receivables, net of allowances, were $73 million as of December 31, 2023. In comparison, the financing receivables, net of allowances, were $368 million as of December 31, 2024. The allowances for credit losses were $42 at December 31, 2023, and $36 at December 31, 2024.
This information is found within the consolidated balance sheets, which provide a snapshot of The Standardx's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. The financing receivables represent amounts due to The Standardx from its franchisees or other parties, while the allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the amounts that may not be collectible. The net financing receivables figure is what The Standardx expects to actually collect.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the scale of The Standardx's financing activities and how they changed over the course of a year. A significant change in financing receivables could reflect changes in lending practices, franchisee financial health, or overall economic conditions. Franchisees should consider these figures in the context of The Standardx's overall financial performance and strategy. Understanding the risk associated with these receivables is also important, as reflected in the allowance for credit losses.
It is important to note that these figures are presented in millions of dollars, so the actual amounts are much larger than they appear. A prospective franchisee should consult with a financial advisor to fully understand the implications of these figures and how they relate to the overall financial health of The Standardx.