What does the Computer, Software and Office Equipment estimate include for a Fat Shack Restaurant?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Type of expenditure | Amount (Low) | Amount (High) | Method Of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | | Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $35,000 | Lump Sum | At signing of Franchise | Us | | (See Note 1) | | | | Agreement | | | Lease Costs | $4,000 | $15,000 | As arranged | Before Opening | Landlord | | (See Note 2) | | | | | | | Space Acquisition and Leasehold Improvements (See Note 3) | $50,000 | $200,000 | As arranged | Before Opening | Other Suppliers | | Architectural Design and Professional Fees (See Note 4) | $2,500 | $20,000 | As arranged | Before Opening | Other Suppliers | | Furnishings and Equipment | $40,000 | $90,000 | As arranged | Before Opening | Other | | (See Note 5) | | | | | Suppliers | | Signs | $5,000 | $12,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Other | | (See Note 6) | | | | | Suppliers | | Computer, Software and Office Equipment (See Note 7) | $750 | $2,000 | As arranged | Before Opening | Other Suppliers |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of expenditure | Amount (Low) | Amount (High) | Method Of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
| POS System | $6,000 | $12,000 | As arranged | Before Opening | Other |
| (See Note 8) | Suppliers | ||||
| Security Surveillance System (See Note 9) | $500 | $4,000 | As arranged | Before Opening | Other Suppliers |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies (See Note 10) | $6,000 | $15,000 | Lump Sum | Before Opening | Other Suppliers |
| Smallwares and Print | $9,500 | $9,500 | Lump Sum | Before Opening | Us |
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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 estimated cost for Computer, Software, and Office Equipment ranges from $750 to $2,000. This investment covers essential back-office equipment, including a laptop computer and its software, a desk, a chair, a safe, a telephone system, and a photocopier. These items are crucial for managing the administrative and operational tasks of the Fat Shack restaurant.
Fat Shack retains the right to license its own proprietary software to franchisees in the future, as stated in the Franchise Agreement. Item 11 of the FDD provides a detailed description of the required computer hardware and software for a Fat Shack Restaurant, offering further insight into the technological requirements for operation.
Prospective franchisees should consider these costs as necessary for setting up the back-end operations of the restaurant. It is important to review Item 11 for specific hardware and software requirements to ensure accurate budgeting and operational readiness. The franchisee will need to purchase these items before opening from other suppliers.