Where are Thomas Armenti's offices located for Fat Shack?
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. He also previously served as a Managing Member of Fat Shack Fort Collins LLC ("FS Fort Collins") and Fat Shack Loveland LCC ("FS Loveland") from each of their inceptions (July 1, 2011 for FS Fort Collins and August 11, 2016 for FS Loveland) until August 2022, when we transferred the operations of their businesses to FSOC Fort Collins and FSOC Loveland, respectively. He served as a Managing Member of Fat Shack Support LLC ("FS Support"), which operated a FAT SHACK Restaurant in Denton, Texas from January 2018 until
June 2019, when the Restaurant was sold to a franchisee of ours. Mr. Armenti operates out of our offices in Denver, Colorado.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Thomas Armenti, the CEO, President, and Board Member of Fat Shack, operates out of the company's offices in Denver, Colorado. This indicates that the primary leadership and operational hub for Fat Shack is situated in Denver.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is relevant for several reasons. Knowing the location of the executive offices can be helpful for communication and potential visits during the franchising process. It also provides insight into the geographic focus of the company's operations and support structure. Franchisees may find it beneficial to understand where key decisions are being made and where they can potentially connect with the leadership team.
Furthermore, the fact that other key personnel such as Kevin Gabauer (CFO) and Cory Whitman (Director of Franchising) also operate out of the Denver office suggests a centralized management approach. This could mean streamlined communication and a more cohesive strategy for the Fat Shack franchise system. Prospective franchisees might consider this as a positive aspect, indicating a well-coordinated and accessible franchisor.