How many total Fat Shack outlets were operating at the end 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 | 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, at the end of 2022, there were a total of 29 Fat Shack outlets operating. This total is comprised of both franchised and company-owned locations.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that 24 of these locations were franchised Fat Shack restaurants, while 5 were company-owned. This represents a net increase of 2 total outlets during 2022, as the year began with 27 total outlets. The increase is attributed to the addition of 2 company-owned locations.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides a snapshot of Fat Shack's system size and growth trajectory. While past performance is not indicative of future results, understanding the composition of franchised versus company-owned locations, as well as the net change in outlet numbers, can inform a franchisee's assessment of the brand's expansion and stability.