What guidance does Fat Shack provide in implementing grand opening programs?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- d. Guidance in implementing grand opening advertising and marketing programs, operating and sales procedures, and bookkeeping and accounting programs.
Franchisee agrees to conduct a grand opening advertising and promotional program for the FAT SHACK Restaurant at the time and in the manner specified by FSI. Franchisee's grand opening program will utilize the marketing and public relations programs and media and advertising materials that FSI has either developed or approved. Franchisee agrees that FSI may order and pay for some or all of the grand opening materials on behalf of Franchisee. If FSI does pay for Franchisee's grand opening expenses, FSI shall have the right to debit Franchisee's bank account or otherwise require Franchisee to reimburse FSI for such expenses not later than 60 days prior to the planned FAT SHACK Restaurant opening date. Franchisee will provide FSI with a summary of grand opening program expenditures within 120 days after the FAT SHACK Restaurant opens.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fat Shack offers franchisees guidance in implementing grand opening advertising and marketing programs. Franchisees are required to conduct a grand opening advertising and promotional program for their Fat Shack restaurant at a time and in a manner specified by Fat Shack.
The grand opening program will utilize marketing and public relations programs, as well as media and advertising materials that Fat Shack has either developed or approved. Fat Shack may also order and pay for some or all of the grand opening materials on behalf of the franchisee.
If Fat Shack pays for the grand opening expenses, they have the right to debit the franchisee's bank account or require reimbursement no later than 60 days prior to the planned opening date. The franchisee is then required to provide Fat Shack with a summary of grand opening program expenditures within 120 days after the restaurant opens.