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What are some examples of 'Captive Audience Venue' locations where Fat Shack restaurants may be located?

Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Examples of Captive Audience Venue locations include airports and other transportation hubs, hospitals, convention centers, grocery stores, department stores, "big box" retail centers, resorts, sports arenas and stadiums, hotels and office buildings, military installations (Army and Air Force Exchange Services), and food courts.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Captive Audience Venue' refers to locations where a concentration of people gather for a primary purpose other than eating and drinking. Fat Shack identifies several examples of these venues. These include transportation hubs like airports, healthcare facilities such as hospitals, and large event spaces like convention centers, sports arenas, and stadiums.

Additionally, Fat Shack specifies that Captive Audience Venues can be located within retail environments such as grocery stores, department stores, and 'big box' retail centers. The definition also extends to hospitality and lodging locations like resorts, hotels, and office buildings. Military installations, specifically Army and Air Force Exchange Services, and food courts are also listed as examples of Captive Audience Venues.

It's important to note that Fat Shack retains the right to operate or authorize third parties to operate Fat Shack restaurants in these Captive Audience Venues, potentially in close proximity to a franchisee's location, and without providing compensation to the franchisee. These venues may offer the same or different products and services, and at different prices, than those offered at a franchised Fat Shack restaurant. Furthermore, Fat Shack restaurants in Captive Audience Venues do not have a protected territory.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.