How many Fat Shack outlets were in Illinois at the end of 2023?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Totals | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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 one Fat Shack outlet in Illinois at the end of 2023. The table provided in Item 20 details the changes in outlet numbers across different states.
Specifically, for Illinois in 2023, the table shows that there were zero outlets at the start of the year. During 2023, no new Fat Shack outlets opened in Illinois. However, one outlet was reacquired from a franchisee. Consequently, the number of Fat Shack outlets at the end of 2023 was one.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into Fat Shack's presence and activity in specific states. The data includes details on openings, closures, re acquisitions, and transfers, offering a clear picture of how the franchise network evolves over time. Reviewing these trends can help a prospective franchisee assess the stability and growth potential of Fat Shack in a particular market.