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What are the advertising opportunities available to a Fat Shack franchisee?

Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Franchisee shall engage in all types of advertising, marketing and promotional activities as from time to time may be prescribed by FSI and shall not engage in any advertising, marketing or promotional activities unless FSI's written consent is first obtained.

13.3. Marketing and Promotion Fee

FSI may in its sole discretion, conduct regional, national or international advertising to promote the FAT SHACK brand and system generally, and charge its franchisees for this service. FSI reserves the right, upon not less than 30 days' notice to Franchisee, to require Franchisee to pay to FSI an advertising, marketing and promotion fee ("Marketing and Promotion Fee") in an amount designated in the notice, up to a maximum of 1½ percent of the total amount of Franchisee's weekly Gross Sales. FSI may change the percentage of the Marketing and Promotion Fee upon 30 days' notice to Franchisee, but it shall not increase the Marketing and Promotion Fee above 1½ percent of Franchisee's weekly Gross Sales during the term of this Agreement. The Marketing and Promotion Fee, once due, is payable weekly, concurrent with the payment of the Royalty in accordance with Article 5 above, by electronic transfer of funds pursuant to the Authorization Agreement for preauthorized payment described in Section 5.4, and is nonrefundable once it is paid. The Marketing and Promotion Fee is also subject to the same administrative fee, late charge and interest as the Royalty Fee, as set forth above. If and when collected, the Marketing and Promotion Fee will be deposited into a separate bank account, commercial account or savings acco

Franchisee agrees to conduct a grand opening advertising and promotional program for the FAT SHACK Restaurant at the time and in the manner specified by FSI. Franchisee's grand opening program will utilize the marketing and public relations programs and media and advertising materials that FSI has either developed or approved.

  • Except as prohibited or limited by law, Franchisee shall fully participate in all promotional campaigns, prize contests, special offers, gift card programs, discount programs including deal-of-the-day and crowdsourcing programs, and other programs, whether international, national, regional, or local in nature (including the introduction of new products or services or other marketing programs directed or approved by FSI), which are prescribed from time to time by FSI.

Franchisee shall be responsible for the costs of such participation.

In addition, Franchisee shall honor any coupons, gift certificates, gift cards, discounts, or other authorized promotional offers of FSI at Franchisee's sole cost unless otherwise specified in writing by FSI.

In FSI's discretion, it may create and make available to the public a mobile device application for the FAT SHACK system, which may incorporate these type of promotional programs and offers, which Franchisee must participate in and honor at its sole cost.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Fat Shack FDD, franchisees must engage in advertising, marketing, and promotional activities as prescribed by Fat Shack, and they must obtain written consent before engaging in any advertising, marketing, or promotional activities.

Fat Shack may conduct regional, national, or international advertising to promote the brand and can charge franchisees a Marketing and Promotion Fee for this service, up to a maximum of 1½ percent of the franchisee's weekly Gross Sales. This fee is payable weekly and is nonrefundable. The funds collected are deposited into a separate account to be used for marketing, advertising, production, and media expenses. Fat Shack is not obligated to ensure that each franchisee directly benefits from the advertising placements.

Franchisees are also required to conduct a grand opening advertising and promotional program as specified by Fat Shack, utilizing approved marketing and public relations programs, media, and advertising materials. Franchisees must participate in all promotional campaigns, prize contests, special offers, gift card programs, and discount programs, including deal-of-the-day and crowdsourcing programs, as prescribed by Fat Shack. Franchisees are responsible for the costs of such participation and must honor any coupons, gift certificates, gift cards, discounts, or other authorized promotional offers at their own expense, unless otherwise specified by Fat Shack in writing. Fat Shack may also create a mobile device application for the Fat Shack system, which franchisees must participate in and honor at their own cost.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.