What is the deadline for opening a Fat Shack Restaurant after signing the Franchise Agreement?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We estimate that the typical length of time between the date you sign the Franchise Agreement and the date your FAT SHACK Restaurant opens will be three to 12 months. The factors which may affect this time period are your ability to locate a site, secure financing, and obtain a lease; the time that it takes you to apply for and receive all required permits, certificates and licenses from local authorities; the extent to which you must upgrade or remodel an existing location; the delivery schedule for equipment, inventory and supplies; and the time that it takes you to complete training. You must open your FAT SHACK Restaurant within 18 months after you sign the Franchise Agreement (Section 6.9, Franchise Agreement), unless we agree otherwise. We will extend the FAT SHACK Restaurant opening deadline for up to three successive 90-day periods, on those terms discussed above.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must open their Fat Shack restaurant within 18 months of signing the Franchise Agreement. However, Fat Shack may agree to extend this deadline.
Fat Shack may grant up to three successive 90-day extensions to the opening deadline. The FDD does not specify the conditions required to obtain these extensions.
It's important for prospective Fat Shack franchisees to understand the factors that can affect the opening timeline, such as securing financing, obtaining permits, and completing training. Franchisees should discuss the extension terms with Fat Shack to fully understand the requirements and potential challenges in meeting the opening deadline.