If a Fat Shack franchise is offered in Washington, what document is modified by the addendum?

According to the 2025 Fat Shack Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the Fat Shack Franchise Agreement modifies the terms of the Franchise Agreement. The Addendum and the Franchise Agreement are between Fat Shack Inc. and the franchisee. If there is a conflict between the Franchise Agreement and the Addendum, the terms in the Addendum will be controlling.

Specifically, the Franchise Agreement grants the franchisee the right to own and operate a Fat Shack Restaurant at the address and location set forth in the Addendum. If a specific address has not been chosen when the Franchise Agreement is signed, the franchisee must choose a location within the nonexclusive Target Area set forth in the Addendum. The franchisee must propose the specific site to Fat Shack Inc. for approval. If the Addendum lists only a Target Area and not the Restaurant Location, then the Restaurant Location Supplement to Franchise Agreement will be executed by Fat Shack and the franchisee upon Fat Shack's later approval of the Restaurant Location.

Prospective Fat Shack franchisees in Washington should carefully review both the Franchise Agreement and the Addendum, paying close attention to any modifications or clarifications the Addendum makes to the original agreement. Understanding the interplay between these documents is crucial for comprehending the full scope of the franchisee's rights and obligations.