Franchise Fees Receivable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2022

Receivables [Abstract]

Franchise Fees Receivable

Franchise Fees Receivable

The balance of Franchise fees receivable included in Receivable from franchisees consisted of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
Franchise fees receivable(1)	$	41,161	$	40,171
Less: Unamortized discount(1)	(11,041)		(9,518)
Less: Allowance for uncollectible franchise fees(1)	(562)		(303)
Net franchise fees receivable(1)	$	29,558	$	30,350

(1) Includes both the current and long term portion of this balance

Activity in the allowance for uncollectible franchise fees was as follows (in thousands):

Balance at December 31, 2021	$	303
Charges to bad debts	3,099
Write offs	(2,840)
Balance at September 30, 2022	$	562
Balance at December 31, 2020	$	149
Charges to bad debts	516
Write offs	(484)
Balance at September 30, 2021	$	181