How many franchised Fat Shack outlets were operating at the start of 2022?
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 24 franchised Fat Shack outlets operating at the start of 2022. The FDD provides a system-wide outlet summary that includes both franchised and company-owned locations. This information is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the size and composition of the Fat Shack system.
Specifically, the table details the number of franchised outlets at the beginning and end of each year, as well as the net change. For 2022, the number of franchised outlets remained constant at 24. This indicates that no new franchised locations opened or closed during that year.
In addition to the total number of franchised outlets, the FDD also breaks down the number of outlets by state. This information can help prospective franchisees understand the geographic distribution of Fat Shack franchises and identify potential markets for new locations. The state-by-state breakdown shows that Fat Shack had franchised locations in several states, including Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.