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What reports and statements must the Fat Shack franchisee submit for a transfer to be approved?

Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

hisee's Transfer

Franchisee agrees that there may be no transfers before the FAT SHACK Restaurant has opened for business. FSI will not approve a proposed transfer in any case where Franchisee (and its owners) is not in full compliance with this Agreement. The proposed transferee and its owners must be individuals of good moral character and otherwise meet FSI's then applicable standards for franchisees. In the event of a transfer, all of the following conditions must be met before or concurrently with the effective date of the transfer:

  • a. All amounts due and owing pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise by Franchisee to FSI, its affiliates or to third parties whose debts or obligations FSI has guaranteed on behalf of Franchisee, if any, are paid in full;
  • b. Franchisee has submitted all required reports and statements;
  • c. Franchisee has not violated any provision of this Agreement, the FAT SHACK Restaurant's lease, or any other agreement with FSI during the 60-day period before Franchisee requested FSI's consent to the transfer or during the period between Franchisee's request and the effective date of the transfer:
  • d. The proposed transferee agrees to operate the FAT SHACK Restaurant as a FAT SHACK Restaurant, signs the then-current form of franchise agreement, the provisions of which may differ materially from any and all of those contained in this Agreement, and satisfactorily completes the initial training program;
  • e. Franchisee provides written notice to FSI at least 30 days prior to the proposed effective date of the transfer, and includes information reasonably detailed to enable FSI to evaluate the

terms and conditions of the proposed transfer, and which at a minimum includes a written offer from the proposed transferee;

  • f. The proposed transferee provides information to FSI sufficient for FSI to assess the proposed transferee's business experience, aptitude and financial qualifications, and FSI approves the proposed transferee 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 fee noted below:
  • h. Neither the transferee nor its owners or affiliates operate or have an interest in a Competitive Business (defined in Section 21.1);
  • i. Franchisee's landlord allows Franchisee to transfer the FAT SHACK Restaurant's lease to the transferee;
  • j. If Franchisee or its owners finance any part of the purchase price, Franchisee and/or its owners agree that all of the transferee's obligations under promissory notes, agreements, or security interests reserved in the FAT SHACK Restaurant are subordinate to the transferee's obligations to pay fees and other amounts due to FSI and otherwise to comply with this Agreement;
  • k. Franchisee executes a general release, in a form satisfactory to FSI, of any and all claims against FSI, its affiliates and their respective shareholders, members, managers, officers, directors, employees and agents; and
  • l. Franchisee abides by all post-termination covenants, including, without limitation, the covenant not to compete set forth in Section 21.2.

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit all required reports and statements for a transfer to be approved. These reports include any reports, including sales reports by product category, data, information, and other supporting records, as required by Fat Shack from time to time. Additionally, within 15 days after each month's end, the franchisee must provide an income statement for that month and the fiscal year-to-date, prepared according to GAAP in Fat Shack's recommended format.

Furthermore, within 90 days after the end of the franchisee's fiscal year, which is the calendar year, they must submit an income statement and balance sheet for the fiscal year, reflecting all year-end adjustments, and a statement of changes in cash flow, prepared according to GAAP in Fat Shack's recommended format. Fat Shack retains the right to require that these annual financial statements be reviewed by an accountant.

Failure to provide these financial statements more than twice in any 12-month period may result in Fat Shack requiring the franchisee to use a bookkeeping service designated by Fat Shack. Moreover, the franchisee must provide written notice to Fat Shack at least 30 days before the proposed transfer date, including detailed information to enable Fat Shack to evaluate the transfer terms, which must include a written offer from the proposed transferee.

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.