Who is the initial training program from Fat Shack available to during the term of the agreement?

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor, FSI, will make the initial training program available to replacement or additional General Managers during the term of the agreement. However, Fat Shack reserves the right to charge a tuition or fee for such training, with the amount being commensurate with the then-current published prices of FSI. This tuition is payable in advance.

In addition to the tuition, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel and living expenses incurred by their personnel during the training program. The availability of these training programs is subject to space considerations and prior commitments to new Fat Shack franchisees, meaning that there may be instances where a general manager cannot attend training due to scheduling or capacity constraints.

This ongoing training for replacement or additional general managers ensures that Fat Shack restaurants maintain a consistent level of operational standards and knowledge throughout the term of the franchise agreement. However, it also represents a potential cost for the franchisee, who must budget for tuition, travel, and living expenses when new general managers require training. The franchisee should confirm the current tuition costs and typical scheduling lead times to properly plan for such events.