What must a Fat Shack franchisee certify about the documents provided for FSI's inspection or audit?

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any documents provided for inspection or audit by FSI (Fat Shack Inc.) must be certified by both the franchisee and any affiliated parties, if applicable. This certification confirms that the documents are true, complete, and correct.

This requirement ensures that Fat Shack receives accurate and reliable information during audits. The documents subject to this certification can include tax returns, financial statements, bank statements, copies of checks, contracts, and any other records FSI deems relevant to assess the franchisee's business operations and verify fee payments.

Failure to provide certified accurate documents can lead to serious repercussions. If an audit reveals a deficiency in payments owed to Fat Shack, those amounts become immediately payable with interest and late fees. Furthermore, if the audit uncovers that the franchisee understated gross sales by 2 percent or more, the franchisee is responsible for covering all costs and expenses associated with the audit, including accounting fees and travel expenses incurred by Fat Shack's employees or agents.