What is the deadline for an Associate to provide requested documents to FSI for an audit of a Fat Shack franchise?

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Fat Shack notifies a franchisee that documents are required to be sent to a location other than the restaurant for inspection or audit, the franchisee must provide the requested documents to FSI within the time period specified in FSI's notice. This means the deadline is not fixed but determined on a case-by-case basis by Fat Shack and communicated in their notice to the franchisee.

This requirement ensures that Fat Shack can effectively audit the financial records of its franchisees to verify compliance with the franchise agreement and to ensure that all fees owed to Fat Shack are being paid accurately and on time. The audit may cover the period from when the franchisee first acquired their Fat Shack restaurant to the date the audit concludes.

It is important for prospective Fat Shack franchisees to understand that failure to provide the requested documents within the specified timeframe could potentially lead to penalties or further action by Fat Shack. Franchisees should maintain organized and accurate records to facilitate compliance with audit requests.