Source: FranopolisShuckin Shack
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor is a North Carolina limited liability company established on February 18, 2014.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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The franchisor does not have any predecessors and the franchisor does not have any parent company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a North Carolina limited liability company established on February 18, 2014.
Source NotesWe do not have any predecessors and we do not have any parent company.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Development Area Fee | $67,500 to $90,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Development Area Fee (Note 1) $67,500 to $90,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $232,000 to $805,893 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Construction and Leasehold Improvements (Note 3) $232,000 to $805,893 |
| Initial Franchise Fee with 1-3 Multi-Franchise Addendum | $130,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $130,000 to $130,000 |
| Estimated Initial Investment to Open One Restaurant | $440,000 to $1,440,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Estimated Initial Investment to Open One Restaurant (Note 3) $440,000 to $1,440,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $16,000 to $17,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Inventory (Note 9) $16,000 to $17,500 |
| Utility Deposits and Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $3,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Utility Deposits and Miscellaneous Opening Costs (Note 10) $3,000 to $40,000 |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $60,000 to $120,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds – Three Months (Note 15) $60,000 to $120,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $45,000 to $45,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Professional Fees (Note 13) $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $103,000 to $332,353 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (Note 5) $103,000 to $332,353 |
| Training and Opening Fee with 1-3 Multi-Franchise Addendum | $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training and Opening Fee (Note 2) $25,000 to $25,000 |
| Estimated Initial Investment to Open One Restaurant under Multi-Unit Development Agreement | $485,000 to $1,485,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Estimated Initial Investment to Open One Restaurant (Note 3) $485,000 to $1,485,000 |
| Lease Deposits and Rent – Three Months | $10,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Lease Deposits and Rent – Three Months (Note 4) $10,000 to $30,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,800 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Licenses and Permits (Note 14) $1,800 to $30,000 |
| Travel for Initial Training | $3,000 to $9,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Travel for Initial Training (Note 12) $3,000 to $9,000 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Computer, Software and Point of Sales System (Note 7) $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Total Estimate | $500,000 to $1,500,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total Estimate (Note 16) $ 500,000 – $ 1,500,000 |
| Total Estimate with 1-3 Multi-Franchise Addendum | $595,000 to $1,595,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Total Estimate (Note 4 ) $ 595,000 – $ 1,595,000 |
| Signage | $1,400 to $21,954 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Signage (Note 6) $1,400 to $21,954 |
| Training and Opening Fee under Multi-Unit Development Agreement | $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Training and Opening Fee (Note 2) $15,000 to $15,000 |
| Total Estimate under Multi-Unit Development Agreement | $567,500 to $1,590,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Total Estimate (Note 4 ) $ 567,500 – $ 1,590,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $6,000 to $16,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Grand Opening Marketing (Note 8) $6,000 to $16,800 |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $800 to $9,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Insurance Deposits – Three Months (Note 11) $800 to $9,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
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3.5% of Gross Sales for the first calendar year 4.5% of Gross Sales for the second calendar year 5.5% of Gross Sales for the third and each subsequent calendar year
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- Up to 2.5% of Gross Sales, currently 1.5 % of Gross Sales
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Up to 2.5% of Gross Sales, currently 1.5 % of Gross Sales
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $ 250 per person per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $0 to $1,000 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional Training and Opening Fee per Additional Restaurant | plus an additional Training and Opening Fee of $5,000 upon signing the lease for each additional Restaurant authorized for development under your Multi - Unit Development Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Training and Opening Fee — 1-3 Multi-Franchise Addendum | the Training and Opening Fee under a 1 - 3 Multi - Franchise Addendum is $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Current rate is $ 250 per day (two days minimum) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Our then current conference fee, not greater than $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Franchisee Directed Local Marketing | A minimum of $500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer | $2,500 plus cost s of any applicable broker/sales fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Development Area Fee per Additional Restaurant | you will pay to us a Development Area Fee in the amount of $22,500 for each additional Restaurant, over and above your first Restaurant | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Brand Development Fund | Up to 2.5% of Gross Sales, currently 1.5 % of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology | Up to $500 per month , currently $ 75 every other week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | Established by cooperative members but not exceeding 1% of Gross Sales , but not currently assessed | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Royalty | 3.5% of Gross Sales for the first calendar year 4.5% of Gross Sales for the second calendar year 5.5% of Gross Sales for the third and each subsequent calendar year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe Franchise Agreement requires that you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your designated managing shareholder, member or partner (your “Managing Owner”) be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of your Restaurant.
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Source NotesThe Franchise Agreement requires that you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your designated managing shareholder, member or partner (your “Managing Owner”) be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of your Restaurant.
Territory
SourcesThe franchisor may identify your Designated Territory by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations.
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Source NotesWe may identify your Designated Territory by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 61 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 17 16 - 1
Company Owned 2023 2 2 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2023 19 18 - 1
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor is a North Carolina limited liability company established on February 18, 2014.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor does not have any predecessors and the franchisor does not have any parent company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a North Carolina limited liability company established on February 18, 2014.
Source NotesWe do not have any predecessors and we do not have any parent company.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation.
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation.
12Territory
The franchisor may identify your Designated Territory by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesWe may identify your Designated Territory by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor has not applied to the USPTO for the issuance of any patents.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 14 · View Source
The franchisor may copyright advertising materials and design specifications, the franchisor’s Operations Manual and other written materials and items.
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We have not applied to the USPTO for the issuance of any patents.
Source NotesWe may copyright advertising materials and design specifications, our Operations Manual and other written materials and items.
15Owner Participation
The Franchise Agreement requires that you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your designated managing shareholder, member or partner (your “Managing Owner”) be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of your Restaurant.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Franchise Agreement requires that you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your designated managing shareholder, member or partner (your “Managing Owner”) be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of your Restaurant.
18Public Figures
The franchisor currently uses no public figure to promote the franchise, and none is involved in its management.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 53 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our franchise. No public figure is currently involved in our management.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 16 franchised locations and 2 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 61 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 64 · Item 21 · View Source
Exhibit D contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements covering 2025, 2024, 2023. These statements describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 64 · Item 21 · View Source
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our fiscal year ends on December 31.
Source NotesAttached as Exhibit D are our audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023.
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