How many Fat Shack outlets were 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 |
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, at the start of 2022, there were a total of 27 Fat Shack outlets. This total is comprised of 24 franchised locations and 3 company-owned locations.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides a snapshot of the brand's footprint at the beginning of 2022. Franchisees can see the relative proportion of franchised versus company-owned stores, which may offer insights into Fat Shack's business model and growth strategy.
It's important to note that while the total number of franchised outlets remained constant throughout 2022, the number of company-owned stores increased by two, resulting in a net increase of two outlets overall. This suggests that Fat Shack was actively expanding its company-owned presence during that year.
For further research, a potential franchisee might want to investigate the reasons behind the changes in company-owned store numbers in subsequent years (2023 and 2024) and understand Fat Shack's long-term plans for balancing franchised and company-owned locations.