What materials must a Fat Shack franchisee include in the site submittal package?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To assist Franchisee in establishing the FAT SHACK Restaurant, FSI shall provide the following:
- a. Assistance related to the acceptance of a site for the FAT SHACK Restaurant, although Franchisee acknowledges that FSI shall have no obligation to select or acquire a site on behalf of Franchisee. FSI's assistance will consist of, at a minimum, the provision of general criteria for a satisfactory site and a determination of whether a proposed site fulfills the requisite criteria prior to formal acceptance of a site selected by Franchisee. FSI bases its approval of any proposed site on information submitted by Franchisee in a form sufficient to allow FSI to assess the proposed location. Site selection, acquisition and development shall be the sole obligation of Franchisee, except as may be set forth in this Agreement or any other written agreement executed by FSI. Franchisee acknowledges that FSI is under no obligation to provide additional site selection services other than as may be set forth in a written, executed agreement and that FSI's acceptance of the site does not imply or guarantee the success or profitability of the site in any manner whatsoever.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for submitting information sufficient for Fat Shack to assess the proposed location. Fat Shack offers general criteria for a satisfactory site and determines if the proposed site meets these criteria before formal acceptance. However, the FDD does not specify the exact documents or information required in the site submittal package.
Site selection, acquisition, and development are the sole responsibility of the franchisee unless otherwise agreed in writing. Fat Shack's acceptance of a site does not guarantee the site's success or profitability. This means that while Fat Shack provides assistance and criteria, the ultimate decision and risk associated with the site selection lie with the franchisee.
Given the lack of specific details in the FDD, prospective Fat Shack franchisees should directly ask the franchisor for a comprehensive list of required documents and information for the site submittal package. This will ensure that the franchisee provides all necessary information for Fat Shack to properly assess the proposed location.