Can the on-site assistance for a Fat Shack franchise transfer be provided by the franchisee?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
as a franchisee;
- g. Unless waived or reduce by FSI in its sole discretion, Franchisee provides to FSI a plan acceptable to FSI in its sole discretion for the proposed transferee to receive a minimum of 10 days of on-site assistance, the exact length of which shall be determined by FSI. If approved by FSI, this on-site assistance may be provided in whole or in part by Franchisee. If some or all of this on-site assistance is provided by FSI, Franchisee or the proposed transferee shall pay FSI $500 for each day of assistance provided by FSI, which shall be in addition to the transfer
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, on-site assistance during a franchise transfer can potentially be provided by the franchisee. The FDD stipulates that the franchisee must provide a plan for the proposed transferee to receive a minimum of 10 days of on-site assistance. The exact length of this assistance period is determined by Fat Shack.
Fat Shack retains the discretion to approve the plan for on-site assistance. If approved, the on-site assistance can be provided either entirely or partially by the franchisee. This offers some flexibility in how the training is conducted during the transfer process.
However, if Fat Shack provides some or all of the on-site assistance, the franchisee or the proposed transferee is responsible for paying Fat Shack $500 for each day of assistance provided. This cost is in addition to any transfer fees already in place, so it's important to consider these potential expenses when planning a transfer.