Besides tuition or fees, what other expenses are Fat Shack franchisees responsible for when attending additional training programs or seminars?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Throughout the term of this Agreement, FSI reserves the right to conduct training programs or seminars at locations to be determined by FSI to discuss relevant business trends and share new information relating to the FAT SHACK Restaurant business. Attendance at the seminar is optional unless FSI gives Franchisee at least 30 days prior written notice that the seminar is mandatory, in which case Franchisee (or its Managing Owner) or its General Manager is required to attend. FSI shall not require that Franchisee attend any on-going training programs or seminars more than twice a year. Mandatory training programs and seminars shall not last more than five days. FSI may charge a tuition or fee in an amount payable in advance, commensurate with the then current published price of FSI for such training programs or seminars. Franchisee will also be responsible for any and all transportation and living expenses, which are incurred in connection with attendance at such additional training programs or seminars.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for transportation and living expenses when attending additional training programs or seminars. Fat Shack reserves the right to conduct these programs or seminars to discuss business trends and share information relevant to the Fat Shack Restaurant business.
Attendance at these seminars is optional unless Fat Shack provides at least 30 days' written notice that attendance is mandatory. In the case of mandatory attendance, the franchisee (or their Managing Owner) or their General Manager is required to attend. Fat Shack will not require attendance at ongoing training programs or seminars more than twice a year, and these mandatory programs will not last more than five days.
In addition to any tuition or fees Fat Shack may charge, which are payable in advance, franchisees must cover all transportation and living expenses associated with attending these additional training programs or seminars. This means franchisees should budget not only for the direct costs of the training itself but also for travel, accommodation, meals, and other related expenses for themselves or their designated representatives.