What does the Architectural Design and Professional Fees estimate include for a Fat Shack Restaurant?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Note 4: Architectural Design and Professional Fees.
This estimate includes payments to architects, accountants and attorneys.
You are not required to employ an architect to design your space configuration, but you may elect to do so.
This item also includes other estimated costs for your legal and financial services associated with developing your FAT SHACK Restaurant.
These costs may be significantly higher if you choose to purchase raw land and build a structure.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Architectural Design and Professional Fees estimate covers payments to architects, accountants, and attorneys. These fees are part of the initial investment required to set up a Fat Shack restaurant. The FDD indicates that while franchisees are not required to employ an architect for space configuration, they have the option to do so.
In addition to architectural fees, this estimate also encompasses other costs associated with legal and financial services necessary for developing the Fat Shack restaurant. The FDD specifies that these costs could be significantly higher if a franchisee chooses to purchase raw land and construct a building, rather than leasing or remodeling an existing space.
The estimated range for Architectural Design and Professional Fees is between $2,500 and $20,000. These fees are paid to other suppliers before opening the Fat Shack location. This range allows potential franchisees to understand the possible financial implications of professional services during the initial setup phase, with the understanding that costs can vary based on the complexity of the project and the choices made regarding property and construction.