What was the total number of Fat Shack outlets at the start 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 start of 2023, there were a total of 29 Fat Shack outlets. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations.
The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of the outlet types. Specifically, there were 24 franchised Fat Shack locations and 5 company-owned Fat Shack locations at the beginning of 2023. This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it offers a clear picture of the brand's existing footprint and the relative distribution between franchised and company-operated stores.
Understanding the number of company-owned versus franchised locations can give prospective franchisees insight into Fat Shack's business model and strategic focus. A higher number of company-owned stores might indicate a greater degree of control and direct involvement by the franchisor, while a larger number of franchised locations could suggest a stronger emphasis on expansion through franchising.
The net change in total outlets during 2023 was +1, meaning that Fat Shack opened one more location than it closed during the year. By the end of 2023, the total number of Fat Shack outlets was 30.