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What is the maximum duration for which FSI can initially assume management of a Fat Shack restaurant?

Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

FSI has the right (but not the obligation), under the circumstances described below, to enter the FAT SHACK Restaurant premises and assume the FAT SHACK Restaurant's management for a period not to exceed 90 days. If FSI assumes the FAT SHACK Restaurant's management, Franchisee must pay FSI (in addition to the Royalty and Marketing and Promotion Fee) 3 percent of the FAT SHACK Restaurant's Gross Sales, plus FSI's direct out-of-pocket costs and expenses, during this time. If FSI assumes the FAT SHACK Restaurant's management, Franchisee acknowledges that FSI will have a duty to utilize only reasonable efforts and will not be liable to Franchisee or its owners for any debts, losses, or obligations the FAT SHACK Restaurant incurs, or to any of Franchisee's creditors for any supplies or services the FAT SHACK Restaurant purchases, while FSI manages it. FSI may renew its management of the FAT SHACK Restaurant up to three times for an additional 90 days in each case. FSI will meet with franchisee or its representatives (if available) to discuss the status with franchisee prior to any grant of successor franchise rights.

FSI may assume the FAT SHACK Restaurant's management under the following circumstances:

  • a. if Franchisee abandons the FAT SHACK Restaurant; or
  • b. if Franchisee fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement and does not cure the failure within the time period FSI specifies in its notice to Franchisee.

The exercise of FSI's rights under subparagraphs a. and b. above will not affect FSI's right to terminate this Agreement.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, FSI (presumably Fat Shack International) has the right to assume management of a Fat Shack restaurant for an initial period not exceeding 90 days under certain circumstances. These circumstances include if the franchisee abandons the restaurant or fails to comply with the franchise agreement and does not correct the failure within the specified time frame.

During the period that FSI manages the Fat Shack restaurant, the franchisee is required to pay FSI 3% of the restaurant's gross sales, in addition to the standard royalty and marketing fees. The franchisee must also cover FSI's direct out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred during this management period. However, FSI's duty is limited to utilizing reasonable efforts, and they will not be liable for any debts, losses, or obligations the restaurant incurs during their management, nor are they liable to the franchisee's creditors.

FSI also has the option to renew its management of the Fat Shack restaurant up to three times, with each renewal lasting an additional 90 days. This means that FSI could potentially manage the restaurant for a total of up to 360 days (90 days initially plus three 90-day renewals) if the conditions warrant it. Prior to granting any successor franchise rights, FSI will meet with the franchisee or their representatives to discuss the status of the restaurant.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.