How many new Fat Shack outlets opened in 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 was a net increase of one total Fat Shack outlet in 2023. Specifically, the number of franchised Fat Shack locations remained constant at 24. However, the number of company-owned Fat Shack locations increased from 5 at the start of 2023 to 6 by the end of the year, representing an increase of one company-owned outlet. This resulted in the total number of Fat Shack outlets increasing from 29 to 30 during 2023.
Additionally, the FDD provides a breakdown of outlet openings by state. In 2023, Fat Shack opened one new location in Missouri. No new Fat Shack locations opened in any other state in 2023.
Prospective franchisees should note that while the total number of Fat Shack locations increased slightly in 2023, all growth was in company-owned stores, with the number of franchise locations remaining the same. This may indicate a strategic focus on corporate expansion rather than franchising. It is important to inquire about Fat Shack's plans for franchise growth in the future.