What was the net cash provided by operating activities for The Standardx in the first period presented?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |
|---|---|
| Net income $ 1,296 $ 220 $ 455 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |
| (Gains) losses on sales of real estate and other (1,245) (18) (263) | |
| Depreciation and amortization 333 397 426 | |
| Amortization of share awards 64 75 61 | |
| Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets 36 42 35 | |
| Deferred income taxes (123) (125) (259) | |
| Asset impairments 213 30 38 | |
| Equity (earnings) losses from unconsolidated hospitality ventures (31) 1 (5) | |
| Contra revenue 69 47 31 | |
| Unrealized (gains) losses, net (53) (36) 55 | |
| Contingent consideration liability fair value adjustment (39) 9 — | |
| Payments for key money assets | (153) (132) (165) |
| Other 78 87 98 | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash attributable to changes in assets and liabilities | |
| Receivables, net (15) — (209) | |
| Prepaid income taxes 65 (24) 2 | |
| Prepaids and other assets (116) (66) (114) | |
| Other long-term assets (6) (92) (110) | |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities 56 (29) 96 | |
| Contract liabilities 48 290 378 | |
| Deferred revenue related to the loyalty program 203 202 113 | |
| Operating lease liabilities (35) (43) (35) | |
| Accrued compensation and benefits (6) (22) 46 | |
| Other long-term liabilities (6) (13) — | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities $ 633 $ 800 $ 674 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 85–132)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net cash provided by operating activities for the first period presented is $633. The document also presents the net cash provided by operating activities for the subsequent two periods, which are $800 and $674, respectively.
This information is derived from the consolidated statements of cash flows, which provide a summary of all cash inflows (cash coming into the company) and cash outflows (cash leaving the company) during a specific period. Operating activities generally include the cash effects of transactions and other events that enter into the determination of net income.
For a prospective franchisee, this figure indicates the amount of cash The Standardx generated from its core business operations during the specified period. A positive and stable net cash flow from operating activities generally suggests that the company is financially healthy and capable of funding its ongoing operations and future growth. Franchisees may want to compare these figures with those of other similar companies to assess The Standardx's relative financial performance.