How many company-owned Fat Shack outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the year | Outlets at the End of the year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| Company-Owned1 | 2022 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 6 | +1 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | -1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 27 | 29 | +2 |
| 2023 | 29 | 30 | +1 | |
| 2024 | 30 | 29 | -1 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 49–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 5 company-owned Fat Shack outlets at the start of 2023. This information is part of a system-wide outlet summary that also includes data on franchised locations. The table provides a year-by-year breakdown of outlet numbers, allowing prospective franchisees to see the changes in both company-owned and franchised locations over time.
Specifically, the table details the number of company-owned Fat Shack locations at the beginning and end of each year from 2022 to 2024, along with the net change in outlets. For 2023, the number of company-owned outlets increased from 5 at the start of the year to 6 by the end of the year, representing a net increase of 1 location.
This data is useful for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the growth and changes within the Fat Shack system. Observing the number of company-owned stores can give franchisees an idea of the stability and expansion strategy of the brand. It is important to note that the number of franchised locations remained constant at 24 during this period, while the company-owned locations experienced some fluctuation.