In which states did Fat Shack not open any new outlets between 2022 and 2024?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 | Ceased Operations- Other Reasons | Column 9 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | | | | | | | | | State | Year | Outlets at | Outlets | Terminations | Non- | Reacquired | | Outlets at | | | | Start of the Year | Opened | | Renewals | by Franchisor | | End of the Year | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | | Colorado | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | | | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Florida | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Georgia | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Illinois | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | Kansas | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Missouri | 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Nevada | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Oklahoma | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Oregon | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Pennsylvania | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 | Column 8 | Column 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Outlets at | Outlets | Terminations | Non- | Reacquired | Ceased | Outlets at |
| Start of the Year | Opened | Renewals | by Franchisor | Operations- Other Reasons | End of the Year | |||
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Tennessee | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Texas | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 49–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several states did not see any new Fat Shack outlet openings between 2022 and 2024. Specifically, Colorado had zero new outlets open in 2022 and 2023, but one new outlet opened in 2024. Florida opened one new outlet in 2022, but none in 2023 or 2024. Georgia, Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Oregon did not have any new outlets open in 2022, 2023, or 2024. Illinois did not open any new outlets in 2022, 2023, or 2024. Tennessee and Washington also did not have any new Fat Shack locations open during this period. Missouri opened one new outlet in 2023, but none in 2022 or 2024. Texas opened one new outlet in 2022, but none in 2023 or 2024.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into Fat Shack's expansion pace and market penetration in different regions. A lack of new openings could indicate market saturation, slower brand growth in those areas, or strategic decisions to focus on other territories. Conversely, it could also represent an opportunity for a new franchisee to establish a presence in an untapped market.
It is important to note that while no new outlets opened in certain states, this does not necessarily mean that Fat Shack is not performing well in those areas. Existing locations could be thriving, or the brand may be focusing on other growth strategies such as increasing sales volume at existing locations or exploring alternative business models. Prospective franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind the lack of new openings in specific states to assess the potential risks and opportunities associated with investing in those markets.