What was the total number of Fat Shack company-owned outlets at the end of 2023?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the year | Outlets at the End of the year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| Company-Owned1 | 20 |
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, at the end of 2023, Fat Shack had a total of 6 company-owned outlets. This is an increase of 1 company-owned outlet from the start of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the scale of Fat Shack's corporate operations and their direct involvement in managing restaurant locations. It's worth noting that these company-owned outlets include Fat Shack Restaurants owned by affiliates FS Aurora, FSOC Boulder, FSOC Fort Collins, FSOC Greeley, FSOC Loveland, and FS Lincoln Park.
Understanding the performance and operational strategies of these company-owned locations can provide valuable insights for franchisees. While the FDD provides this specific number, further due diligence would involve understanding the financial performance, location strategy, and management practices of these company-owned stores to better gauge the overall health and direction of the Fat Shack brand.