How many Fat Shack outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 | Ceased Operations- Other Reasons | Column 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Outlets at | Outlets | Terminations | Non- | Reacquired | Outlets at | |
| Start of the Year | Opened | Renewals | by Franchisor | End of the Year | ||||
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| Colorado | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Florida | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Georgia | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Kansas | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Missouri | 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Nevada | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Oklahoma | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Oregon | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 a total of one outlet reacquired by the franchisor in 2023. Looking at the state-by-state breakdown, one Fat Shack location in Illinois was reacquired by the company during that year.
It is important to note that reacquired outlets can impact a franchise system. Reacquisition may occur for a variety of reasons, such as the franchisee's failure to comply with the franchise agreement, financial difficulties, or a mutual decision between the franchisee and Fat Shack.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the reasons for any reacquired outlets to better understand the health and stability of the Fat Shack franchise system. Understanding the circumstances behind these reacquisitions can provide valuable insights into potential challenges and opportunities within the franchise.