5/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

2 /10
Higher than 88% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
Fat Shack Inc. is offering franchises for the operation of specialty quick service sandwich restaurants under the name Fat Shack®. A Fat Shack® Restaurant features “Fat Sandwiches,” burgers and wings, together with appetizers, desserts and hot and cold beverages, and related merchandise, for dine in, takeout and delivery. Fat Shack® Restaurants specialize in late night delivery of its products to its customers.
Company Background
Fat Shack, Inc. is a franchisor of quick service sandwich restaurants specializing in "fat sandwiches" and late night delivery. We offer franchises for the operation of Fat Shack(R) Restaurants featuring "Fat Sandwiches," burgers and wings, together with appetizers, desserts and hot and cold beverages, as well as merchandise related to all these items. Fat Shack(R) Restaurants specialize in late night delivery of its products to its customers.
Franchise Opportunity
Eating well is important, but it can be hard to make good choices when you're on the go. Most fast food places don't offer healthy options, and even if they do there's no guarantee that those items are actually fresh or good for you. A Fat Shack offers a completely different experience where customers can enjoy freshly prepared meals with quality ingredients that are also delicious and affordable. Our menu includes burgers, sandwiches and wings as well as appetizers, desserts and drinks so everyone in your family will find something they love. We've got all of this available late into the evening so we're here whenever you need us!
Corporate Structure
Fat Shack Inc. was formed on February 20, 2013 as a Delaware limited liability company under the name of Fat Shack America, LLC. On March 22, 2019, they converted from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation, and changed their name to Fat Shack Inc. Their principal offices are located at 706 South College Avenue, Suite 102, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524.
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single FAT SHACK franchise ranges from $74,450 to $229,050. This includes between $25,000 and $35,750 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. The franchisor may offer to qualified candidates the right to develop multiple FAT SHACK Restaurants under the terms of an Area Development Agreement, in which case the total investment stated above will increase by an amount equal to $5,000 times the number of additional FAT SHACK Restaurants to be developed under the Area Development Agreement, which amounts are paid to the franchisor.

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Industry

$1,091,986 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2020

$1,091,986
$112,269
Industry Low
$2,500,000
Industry High

Employee Contact Database

# Name Position Phone Number Email Address

Fat Shack Franchise System Development in 2022

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Fat Shack business?
Franchisees typically require at least $183,250 to $487,600 investment to get their Fat Shack business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Fat Shack?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $44,500 in fees directly to Fat Shack in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Fat Shack franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Fat Shack business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Fat Shack unit is approximately $1,091,986. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Fat Shack unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Fat Shack franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 7 year contract initially. The renewal length is 5 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

2 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $238,200 to $1,927,500 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

Franchises in the Same Industry

Popular Franchises

Is this your Franchise?

Update your profile with photos, videos, useful information, and start connecting with prospective franchisees today

CLAIM THIS FRANCHISE