What must the prospective Fat Shack franchisee write if no unauthorized promises were made?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Representations and Other Matters: 1. No oral, written, visual or other promises, agreements, commitments, or representations of any type, including, but not limited to, any which expanded upon or were inconsistent with the Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, or the Area Development Agreement (if applicable), have been made to me/us with respect to any matter nor have I/we relied in any way on such, except as expressly set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the Area Development Agreement (if applicable), or a written Addendum thereto signed by me/us and a Managing Member of FSI, except as follows: (If none, write NONE in your own handwriting.)
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prospective franchisees must confirm in writing that no unauthorized promises or representations have been made to them that contradict the official documents. Specifically, in a section designed to prevent misunderstandings and verify legal compliance, the franchisee must state whether any oral, written, visual, or other promises were made that expand upon or are inconsistent with the Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, or the Area Development Agreement.
If no such unauthorized promises were made, the franchisee is instructed to write "NONE" in their own handwriting. This written statement serves as an acknowledgment that the franchisee is not relying on any information outside of the formal documents provided by Fat Shack.
This requirement protects Fat Shack by ensuring that franchisees cannot later claim they were misled by unofficial statements. It also protects the franchisee by documenting that their decision is based solely on the information provided in the FDD and related agreements. Prospective franchisees should take this requirement seriously and carefully consider whether any representations have been made that are not reflected in the written agreements before signing.