What does the POS System estimate include for a Fat Shack Restaurant?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Note 8: POS System. This item includes the estimated costs to purchase a computerized pointof-sale system ("POS System") loaded with software customized for FAT SHACK Restaurants. The low estimate reflects the charges for two POS System terminals and the high estimate includes four POS System terminals. The costs of the POS System hardware and software are paid to a third party supplier not related to us. See Item 11 for a description of the required computer hardware and software for your FAT SHACK Restaurant. There will be an initial set up fee charged by the POS System provider. You will also pay between $350 and $500 per month for required support and maintenance of your POS System. The amount of the initial set up fee charged and the first three months of support and maintenance charges are included in the estimated range shown in the table.
- Note 9: Surveillance Security System. You must purchase a surveillance security system, including cameras and video recording devices.
- Note 10: Opening Inventory. You must open with and maintain an inventory of bread, frozen goods, sauces, produce, drinks, packaging and paper goods, and related retail items.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for the POS (Point of Sale) system ranges from $6,000 to $12,000. This estimate covers the purchase of a computerized POS system that includes software customized for Fat Shack restaurants. The lower end of the estimate accounts for two POS system terminals, while the higher end covers the cost of four terminals.
In addition to the purchase price, there will be an initial setup fee charged by the POS system provider. Franchisees will also be responsible for ongoing support and maintenance fees, which range from $350 to $500 per month. The initial setup fee and the first three months of support and maintenance charges are included within the initial estimated range of $6,000 to $12,000.
The POS system hardware and software are sourced from a third-party supplier, and Fat Shack is not affiliated with this supplier. Item 11 of the FDD provides a more detailed description of the required computer hardware and software for a Fat Shack restaurant. These costs are due before opening and are paid to other suppliers.