Is a Fat Shack franchisee required to install a surveillance security system in their restaurant?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will also need to acquire and install a surveillance security system in your FAT SHACK Restaurant.
We may change the required POS System, back office computer hardware and software, and surveillance security system, in which case you will be required to convert your POS System, hardware, and software, and surveillance system at your cost. The costs associated with any new POS System, hardware, or software, may differ from those described above. We may require you to upgrade and update your POS System, your back office computer hardware and software, and your surveillance security system at your cost. No contractual limitation exists on the frequency or cost of this obligation.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Fat Shack Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to acquire and install a surveillance security system in their Fat Shack restaurant. The FDD also states that Fat Shack may change the required POS system, back office computer hardware and software, and surveillance security system. If these changes occur, franchisees will be required to convert their POS system, hardware and software, and surveillance system at their own cost.
The costs associated with any new POS system, hardware, or software may differ from those previously described. Fat Shack may also require franchisees to upgrade and update their POS system, back office computer hardware and software, and surveillance security system at their cost. There is no contractual limitation on the frequency or cost of this obligation.
This requirement ensures that Fat Shack restaurants maintain a certain level of security and allows Fat Shack to monitor operations, although the franchisee bears the cost of installation, maintenance, and potential upgrades. Prospective franchisees should consider these ongoing technology expenses when evaluating the financial viability of a Fat Shack franchise.