What was the increase or decrease in unearned revenue for Zoomin Groomin in 2023?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
-----| | Member Contributions | - | | Member Distributions | - | | Net Income (Loss) | (482,370) | | Equity at December 31, 2022 | $ (693,256) | | Equity at January 1, 2023 | $ (693,256) | | Member Contributions | - | | Member Distributions | - | | Net Income (Loss) | (1,117,726) | | Equity at December 31, 2023 | $ (1,810,982) | | Equity at January 1, 2024 | $ (1,810,982) | | Member Contributions | - | | Member Distributions | - | | Net Income (Loss) | (1,825,281) | | Equity at December 31, 2024 | $ (3,636,263) |
Statements of Cash Flows For The Three Years Ended December 31, 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | |||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ (1,825,281) | $ (1,117,726) | $ (482,370) |
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net | |||
| Cash Provided by Operating Activities: | |||
| Depreciation & Amortization | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Changes in Assets and Liabilities | |||
| (Increase) Decrease in Inventory | 7,308 | 76,872 | 128,467 |
| (Increase) Decrease in Accounts Receivable | (173,640) | (51,110) | (91,766) |
| (Increase) Decrease in Prepaid Expenses | 8 | (1,510) | (28) |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable | (71,077) | 81,530 | 44 |
| Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Revenue | 60,000 | 40,000 | - |
| Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue | 4,334,346 | 3,366,736 | 1,050,392 |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 2,337,664 | 2,400,792 | 610,739 |
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | |||
| Due To Affiliates | (45,000) | (126,504) | (351,756) |
| Due From Affiliates | (2,389,938) | (2,253,123) | (176,000) |
| Purchase of Assets | - | - | - |
| Notes Receivable Assets | 57,126 | 85,323 | (93,898) |
| Ne |
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's unearned revenue increased in 2023. The Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Revenue was $40,000 in 2023, compared to no unearned revenue in 2022.
Unearned revenue typically represents payments Zoomin Groomin has received for services or products that have not yet been delivered or recognized as earned. This can include franchise fees or other upfront payments. The increase from no unearned revenue in 2022 to $40,000 in 2023 suggests that Zoomin Groomin began collecting more of these upfront payments during that year, possibly due to increased franchise sales or changes in payment terms.
For a prospective franchisee, this trend could indicate growing interest in the Zoomin Groomin franchise system. However, it's important to understand the specific nature of these unearned revenues. Franchisees should ask Zoomin Groomin for a detailed breakdown of what constitutes unearned revenue and how it is recognized as earned over time. This will help them assess the company's financial stability and revenue recognition practices.