Where can I find a description of the required computer hardware and software for a Fat Shack Restaurant?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This item includes the estimated costs to purchase a required back office equipment, including a laptop computer and software for it, desk, chair, safe, telephone system, and photocopier. We reserve the right, in the Franchise Agreement, to license to you our own proprietary software if we develop proprietary software in the future. See Item 11 for a description of the required computer hardware and software for your FAT SHACK Restaurant.
- Note 8: POS System. This item includes the estimated costs to purchase a computerized pointof-sale system ("POS System") loaded with software customized for FAT SHACK Restaurants. The low estimate reflects the charges for two POS System terminals and the high estimate includes four POS System terminals. The costs of the POS System hardware and software are paid to a third party supplier not related to us. See Item 11 for a description of the required computer hardware and software for your FAT SHACK Restaurant. There will be an initial set up fee charged by the POS System provider. You will also pay between $350 and $500 per month for required support and maintenance of your POS System.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, details regarding the required computer hardware and software can be found in Item 11. Item 7 also mentions that the estimated initial investment for computer, software, and office equipment ranges from $750 to $2,000. This investment covers the costs to purchase back-office equipment, including a laptop computer and software, a desk, a chair, a safe, a telephone system, and a photocopier.
Item 7 also refers to the Point-of-Sale (POS) system, stating that a franchisee must purchase a computerized POS system loaded with software customized for Fat Shack Restaurants. The estimated initial investment for the POS system ranges from $6,000 to $12,000, with the cost paid to a third-party supplier. The low estimate covers two POS system terminals, while the high estimate covers four.
In addition to the initial costs, Fat Shack franchisees will incur ongoing expenses for the POS system. The FDD states that franchisees will pay between $350 and $500 per month for required support and maintenance of the POS system. There will also be an initial set up fee charged by the POS System provider. The amount of the initial set up fee charged and the first three months of support and maintenance charges are included in the estimated range shown in the table.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 11 of the FDD to understand the specific hardware and software requirements for operating a Fat Shack restaurant. It is also important to factor in the ongoing costs of the POS system, as these monthly fees can impact the restaurant's profitability.