What was the total number of Fat Shack 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 | 2022 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 6 | +1 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | -1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 27 | 29 | +2 |
| 2023 | 29 | 30 | +1 | |
| 2024 | 30 | 29 | -1 |
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, there were a total of 30 Fat Shack outlets. This total is comprised of both franchised and company-owned locations.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that there were 24 franchised Fat Shack locations and 6 company-owned Fat Shack locations operating at the close of 2023. This represents a net increase of one outlet compared to the beginning of the year, which had 29 total outlets.
Prospective franchisees should note the relative stability in the number of franchised locations, with no net change in 2023. The growth in total outlets is attributable to the addition of one company-owned store. This information can be useful for understanding the growth strategy of Fat Shack, as well as the relative importance of franchised versus company-owned locations.