Where can I find an explanation of the Initial Franchise Fee for a Fat Shack franchise?

According to the 2025 Fat Shack Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 7 contains an explanation of the initial franchise fee. Specifically, Note 1 in Item 7 directs you to Item 5 for an explanation of the Initial Franchise Fee. Item 7 also includes a table outlining the estimated initial investment for a Fat Shack franchise. This table lists the initial franchise fee as a range of $35,000 to $35,000, payable in a lump sum at the signing of the Franchise Agreement to Fat Shack.

Item 7 further explains the initial investment associated with signing a Development Agreement for the right to develop one to three Fat Shack restaurants, in addition to your initial Fat Shack Restaurant. The initial franchise fee for each of the second and subsequent Fat Shack Restaurants opened under the Development Agreement is $18,000. Fat Shack will apply $5,000 of the Development Fee for each additional Restaurant towards the Initial Franchise Fee. The balance of each Initial Franchise Fee for the additional Restaurants to be developed under the Development Agreement is due upon the earlier of the execution of the Franchise Agreement for that Restaurant or the deadline for signing the Franchise Agreement for that particular Fat Shack Restaurant.

Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 5 and Item 7 of the FDD to fully understand the requirements and payment terms for the initial franchise fee, as well as any potential development fees if considering opening multiple Fat Shack locations. Understanding these fees is crucial for budgeting and financial planning when considering a Fat Shack franchise.