What is the role of Marble Slab Franchising, LLC in relation to Marble Slab Creamery?

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To simplify the language in this franchise disclosure document, "We" or "MSC" means Marble Slab Franchising, LLC, the franchisor. The term "we" only refers to MSC not its officers, directors or shareholders individually. "You" means the person who buys a franchise to operate a Marble Slab Creamery Restaurant. If this person is a corporation, partnership or other business entity, the term "you" includes the business entity and its owners.

This franchise disclosure document has been prepared in "plain English," as required by law. However, you must still carefully read the actual agreements that you will sign. These agreements will control if there is a dispute between us.

The Franchisor, its Predecessor and Affiliates

We are a Delaware limited liability that was formed January 17, 2007. Our principal place of business is located at 9720 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 500 Beverly Hills, California 90212. We do business as Marble Slab, Marble Slab Creamery and Marble Slab Franchising, LLC and we do not operate Marble Slab Creamery stores, however as described below we may from time to time manage the day to day operations of franchised locations for the franchisees' benefit. Our website is www.marbleslab.com. We began offering Marble Slab Creamery franchises in June 2007 and have never offered franchises in any other line of business.

We are a direct subsidiary of Marble Slab Franchise Brands LLC ("Marble Slab Brands"), which makes Marble Slab Brands our immediate parent company. Marble Slab Brands owns the intellectual property rights to the Marble Slab concept, and has licensed us the right to use and sublicense the Marble Slab concept under a Master License Agreement. Marble Slab Brands' principal place of business is the same as ours.

On July 22, 2021, FAT Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("FAT" or "FAT Brands"), acquired all outstanding shares of the capital stock of our prior owner and ultimate parent-company, LS GFG Holdings Inc. (the "Transaction"). In connection with the Transaction, on July 22, 2021, Marble Slab Brands was contributed to a financing subsidiary of FAT, FAT Brands GFG Royalty I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company organized on June 9, 2021 ("FAT Royalty"). FAT and FAT Royalty are all located at 9720 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Beverly Hills, California 90212.

Our affiliates listed below offer franchises under their own trademarks and systems but do not provide products or services to our franchisees, have not conducted the type of business you will operate, have not offered franchises providing the type of business you will operate, and have never offered franchises in any other line of business. Unless otherwise disclosed, the FAT affiliates listed below share a principal business address of 9720 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Beverly Hills, California 90212.

Fatburger North America, Inc. ("FBNA") has offered franchises under the name "Fatburger" since 1990. Fatburger restaurants primarily serve burgers, shakes, and fries. As of December 31, 2024, there were 177 franchised Fatburger restaurants (of which 117 are co-branded with "Fatburger" and "Buffalo's Café") operating.

Buffalo's Franchise Concepts, Inc. ("BFCI") has offered franchises under the name "Buffalo's Cafe" since 1989. Buffalo's Cafes offer chicken wings and distinctive homemade wing sauces, burgers, wraps, steaks, salads, and other classic American cuisine. As of December 31, 2024, there were 12 franchised Buffalo's Cafes (and 117 co-branded "Fatburger" and "Buffalo's Café restaurants) operating.

Ponderosa Franchising Company ("PFC") has offered franchises under the name "Ponderosa Steakhouse" since 1994. Ponderosa Steakhouses primarily offer a buffet serving a broad array of steak, chicken and seafood entrees. As of December 31, 2024, there were 15 franchised Ponderosa Steakhouses operating.

Hurricane AMT, LLC ("HAMT") has offered franchises under the names "Hurricane Grill & Wings," "Hurricane Sports Grill," "Hurricane Dockside Grill," and "Hurricane BTW Burgers + Tacos + Wings" since 2008. Hurricane restaurants offer jumbo, fresh wings paired with over 35 signature sauces, rubs, and glazes and flavorful fan favorites including fries, tacos, and burgers. As of December 31, 2024, there were 38 franchised Hurricane restaurants (37 Hurricane Grill & Wings and 1 Hurricane BTW Burgers + Tacos + Wings restaurant) operating.

EB Franchises LLC ("EB") has offered franchises under the name "Elevation Burger" since 2008. Elevation Burger restaurants are fast casual restaurants that specialize in organic burgers. As of December 31, 2024, there were 32 franchised Elevation Burger restaurants operating.

Johnny Rockets Licensing, LLC ("JRL") has offered franchises under the name "Johnny Rockets" since 1989. Johnny Rockets restaurants offer a menu of lunch and dinner products featuring made-to-order hamburgers, crispy fries, chili, hand-spun shakes and malts, classic sandwiches, and other menu items. As of December 31, 2024, there were 98 franchised Johnny Rockets restaurants operating.

The Round Table Franchise Corporation ("RTP") has offered franchises under the name "Round Table" and "Round Table Pizza" since January 1979. Round Table Pizza restaurants offer pizza and related food items and beverages. As of December 31, 2024, there were 389 franchised Round Table Pizza restaurants operating.

GAC Franchising, LLC ("GAC") has offered franchises under the name "Great American Cookies" since 1977. Great American Cookies offer cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and related food items and beverages. As of December 31, 2024, there were 395 franchised Great American Cookies businesses operating.

Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–16)