What is the maximum amount a Fat Shack franchisee can be charged for an Additional Meeting Fee?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Meeting Fee1,4 | Will vary, but will not be more than $1,000 per Additional Meeting | As incurred | If we request, you must attend up to two Additional Meetings each year. Tuition, if any, is payable to us. All other costs are payable to third party suppliers. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to attend up to two additional meetings per year. The cost for these meetings can vary, but Fat Shack specifies that the Additional Meeting Fee will not exceed $1,000 per meeting. This fee is incurred as needed.
The franchisee is responsible for covering the Additional Meeting Fee, which is payable to Fat Shack, as well as any other costs associated with attending the meetings. These additional costs, such as travel, meals, and lodging, are paid to third-party suppliers and are not included in the $1,000 maximum for the Additional Meeting Fee itself.
This means a Fat Shack franchisee could potentially spend up to $1,000 per meeting for the fee itself, plus additional amounts for travel and accommodation. Franchisees should factor in these potential expenses when assessing the overall costs of operating a Fat Shack franchise.