Where will the initial training for a Fat Shack franchise take place?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Initial Training. Before the opening of your FAT SHACK Restaurant, you or your General Manager must attend and complete to our satisfaction the initial training program. This training program is typically conducted no later than 30 days before the opening of your Restaurant. We do not charge you for this training for up to three individuals, although you pay the travel, living expenses and wages for you and all employees who attend the training session.
All training is currently conducted in the Fort Collins, Colorado or Denver, Colorado metro areas, however we may elect to conduct training at another location on a case-by-case basis at our discretion. The training includes classroom training and on-the-job training at our affiliate's FAT SHACK Restaurant in Fort Collins, Colorado unless we agree to hands-on training at another FAT SHACK Restaurant location. The initial training program lasts approximately three to four days.
If you are opening your first FAT SHACK Restaurant, we provide up to 30 days of on-site training at your FAT SHACK Restaurant to you and your staff, at a mutually agreed time at or around opening, to assist you in the opening of your FAT SHACK Restaurant. We may waive on-site training if you have previously operated a FAT SHACK Restaurant. If we must travel more than 100 miles and incur room and board expenses for this training, we can charge you an on-site assistance fee of $195 per day.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training is primarily held in the Fort Collins or Denver, Colorado metro areas. The training program includes both classroom and on-the-job components. The on-the-job training typically occurs at Fat Shack's affiliate restaurant in Fort Collins, Colorado. However, Fat Shack retains the discretion to conduct training at an alternate location on a case-by-case basis or agree to hands-on training at another Fat Shack Restaurant location.
For prospective franchisees, this means that you or your general manager will likely need to travel to Colorado for the initial training. While Fat Shack does not charge tuition fees for up to three individuals, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel, living expenses, and wages for themselves and their employees during the training period. The initial training program lasts approximately three to four days.
Additionally, if you are opening your first Fat Shack Restaurant, the company provides up to 30 days of on-site training at your location to assist with the opening. However, Fat Shack may waive this on-site training if you have prior experience operating a Fat Shack Restaurant. If the franchisor needs to travel more than 100 miles and incur room and board expenses for the on-site training, they can charge a fee of $195 per day.