What is the deadline for delivering a signed copy of the lease to Fat Shack after signing it?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We must approve any lease or, if applicable, any purchase agreement for your FAT SHACK Restaurant before you sign any of these agreements. We do not charge for up to two lease or purchase agreement reviews. If we are required to approve more than two leases or purchase agreements, we charge you a fee plus our out-of-pocket costs for our lost opportunity and legal and other expenses incurred for this additional review for each lease or purchase agreement after the first two. A signed copy of the lease must be delivered to us within 15 days after signing.
The primary lease must contain certain provisions granting us certain rights, as your franchisor, including:
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 22–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a signed copy of the lease must be delivered to Fat Shack within 15 days after signing. This requirement ensures that Fat Shack has a record of the lease agreement and can verify that it meets their standards.
Prior to signing the lease, Fat Shack must approve the lease or purchase agreement for the Fat Shack Restaurant. Fat Shack does not charge for up to two lease or purchase agreement reviews. However, if Fat Shack is required to approve more than two leases or purchase agreements, they will charge a fee plus out-of-pocket costs for the lost opportunity and legal and other expenses incurred for each additional review after the first two.
The primary lease must contain certain provisions granting Fat Shack certain rights as the franchisor. These provisions include stipulations regarding the lease term, use of marks and signage, rights to enter the premises for modifications, the option to assume occupancy rights, notification of default, and acceptable use provisions. These requirements protect Fat Shack's interests and ensure uniformity across franchise locations.