What is the total number of on-the-job training hours provided by Fat Shack?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training(1) | Hours of On-the-Job Training(2) | Location |
| Introduction & History of The Fat Shack | 0.5 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Inventory & Inventory Management | 1 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Kitchen Prep | 2 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Food Prep & Techniques | 5 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Food Safety & Store Cleanliness | 1 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Equipment Usage & Maintenance | 1 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Opening/Closing Duties | 1 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Customer Service | 1 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Food Delivery | 1 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| P.O.S. Training & Reports | 2 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Schedule Management | 0.5 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Payroll & Accounting | 1 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Hiring & Firing | 0.5 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Finance & Cash Management | 0.5 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Taxes & Insurance | 0.5 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Sales & Marketing | 1 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| Conclusion & Questions | 0.5 | Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| TOTAL | 5 | 15 |
If you are opening your first FAT SHACK Restaurant, in addition to the on-the-job training referred to in the above chart, we provide 30 days of on-site training to you and your staff at your FAT SHACK Restaurant.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program includes both classroom and on-the-job training. The total on-the-job training hours amount to 15 hours. This training takes place at Fat Shack's affiliate restaurant in Fort Collins, Colorado, unless hands-on training is arranged at another Fat Shack location.
In addition to the initial on-the-job training, if you are opening your first Fat Shack restaurant, Fat Shack provides 30 days of on-site training to you and your staff at your restaurant. This on-site training is provided at a mutually agreed time around the opening of the restaurant. However, this on-site training may be waived if you have previously operated a Fat Shack Restaurant.
Prospective franchisees should consider the location of the training and factor in travel and living expenses for themselves and their staff when budgeting for the initial setup. The additional 30 days of on-site training for first-time franchisees represents a significant benefit, but it's important to note the potential for a $195 per day fee to cover food and board costs if travel exceeds 100 miles for Fat Shack's representatives.