Under what condition does Fat Shack provide on-site opening assistance for a new Fat Shack restaurant?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
on 7.1.
- f. If the FAT SHACK Restaurant to be opened under this Agreement is Franchisee's first FAT SHACK Restaurant, opening assistance consisting of one or more representatives of FSI on site at the Restaurant Location for not less than 30 days to assist Franchisee in opening the FAT SHACK Restaurant; provided, however, that Franchisee shall hire in advance of the opening date and be exclusively responsible for the training, compensation and control of its employees. If FSI's representatives must travel more than 100 miles and incur room and board expenses, Franchisee shall pay FSI $195.00 per day for each day the on-site opening assistance
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is opening their first Fat Shack restaurant, Fat Shack will provide on-site opening assistance. This assistance includes one or more representatives from Fat Shack being present at the restaurant location for a minimum of 30 days to help the franchisee with the opening process. However, the franchisee is responsible for hiring, training, compensating, and managing their employees.
If Fat Shack's representatives need to travel more than 100 miles and incur expenses for room and board, the franchisee must pay Fat Shack $195.00 per day for each day the on-site assistance is provided. This daily fee covers the travel and accommodation costs incurred by Fat Shack's representatives while they are assisting with the restaurant opening.
This on-site assistance is a valuable benefit for new Fat Shack franchisees, as it provides them with direct support and guidance during the critical opening phase. However, franchisees should be aware of the potential costs associated with this assistance, particularly if their restaurant location is far from Fat Shack's base of operations, incurring the additional $195 per day charge.