Is the Statement of Prospective Franchisee required for Fat Shack franchisees in Washington?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ATTACHMENT E (TO DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT)
STATEMENT OF PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE
FAT SHACK INC. STATEMENT OF PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE
(Note: Dates and Answers Must be completed in the Prospective Franchisee's Own Handwriting.)
Since the prospective franchisee (also called "me," "our", "us", "we", and/or "I" in this document) and Fat Shack Inc. (also called "FSI", "you", or "your") both have an interest in making sure that no misunderstandings exist between each of us, and to verify that no violations of law might have occurred, and understanding that FSI is relying on the statements I/we make in this document, I/we advise FSI as follows:
The following dates and informa
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Fat Shack FDD, Attachment E includes a Statement of Prospective Franchisee. The document states that both the prospective franchisee and Fat Shack have an interest in ensuring no misunderstandings exist and verifying that no violations of law have occurred. Fat Shack relies on the statements made in this document.
While the FDD includes the Statement of Prospective Franchisee as an attachment, it does not explicitly state whether this statement is required for Fat Shack franchisees in Washington.
To determine if the Statement of Prospective Franchisee is required in Washington, a prospective franchisee should consult Attachment M, which lists the appropriate state agency, or directly ask the franchisor.