Fat Shack

$FSTHF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHamburgers
Locations31
Franchisee Count32
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$183,250
Item 7 Midpoint$335,425
Item 7 High$487,600
Royalty Fees6% of your Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1.5%
Sold Not Open1
ParentFat Shack Inc.
Founded2013
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business15
Began Franchising2015
HQDenver, CO
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone201-417-4132
FDD IssuedMarch 17, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Fat Shack Inc. franchises the operation of specialty quick service sandwich restaurants under the name Fat Shack, selling Fat Sandwiches, burgers, wings, and related merchandise for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Franchisees must use the Toast POS System, which is customized for FAT SHACK Restaurants, and maintain required back office equipment and software. The franchisor reserves the right to develop proprietary software in the future.

Fat Shack Inc. franchises the operation of specialty quick service sandwich restaurants under the name Fat Shack, selling Fat Sandwiches, burgers, wings, and related merchandise for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

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