How many Fat Shack outlets ceased operations for other reasons in 2022?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 | Column 8 | Column 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Outlets at | Outlets | Terminations | Non- | Reacquired | Ceased | Outlets at |
| Start of the Year | Opened | Renewals | by Franchisor | Operations- Other Reasons | End of the Year | |||
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Tennessee | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Texas | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Washington | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total | 2022 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| 2023 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
ITEM 20 TABLE NO. 4 Status of Company-Owned Outlets1 For Years 2022 to 2024
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 | Column 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Colorado | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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, the total number of Fat Shack outlets that ceased operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor in 2022 was zero. This means no Fat Shack locations closed due to factors like transfer to a new owner or other unforeseen circumstances during that year.
Specifically, when looking at individual states, the data shows that in 2022, across all listed states including Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, the number of outlets that ceased operations for 'other reasons' was consistently zero. This indicates a stable year for Fat Shack franchises, with no closures attributed to these specific 'other reasons'.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and potential risks associated with owning a Fat Shack franchise. A history of few closures for 'other reasons' may suggest a well-managed franchise system with good franchisee support and a strong business model. However, prospective franchisees should still conduct thorough due diligence, including speaking with current and former franchisees, to fully understand the factors that could impact their investment.