When did Thomas J. Armenti cease being a Manager for the Fat Shack affiliate FSOC Boulder LLC?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Tom Armenti has been our CEO, President and a member of our Board of Directors since we converted to a corporation in 2019. He was one of our Managing Members from our inception in 2013 until our conversion to a corporation. He has also been a Manager of FS Aurora, FSOC Fort Collins, FSOC Greeley, FSOC Loveland, and FS Lincoln Park since their inceptions (2021 for FS Aurora, 2023 for FS Lincoln Park, and 2022 for the other entities). He was a Manager for our former affiliate FSOC Boulder LLC ("FSOC Boulder"), which previously operated a FAT SHACK Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, from its inception in April 2022 until September 2024.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Thomas J. Armenti served as a Manager for FSOC Boulder LLC from its inception in April 2022 until September 2024. FSOC Boulder LLC previously operated a Fat Shack restaurant in Boulder, Colorado.
This information is relevant to prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the management structure and history of Fat Shack's affiliated entities. Knowing the duration of Armenti's involvement with FSOC Boulder LLC helps to understand the stability and changes within the Fat Shack organization.
It's important to note that FSOC Boulder LLC is described as a "former affiliate," indicating that its relationship with Fat Shack has changed. This could be due to various reasons, such as the sale of the restaurant or a change in the ownership structure. Understanding the reasons behind such changes can be crucial for a potential franchisee to assess the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Fat Shack franchise.