Fazoli's entering Louisiana

December 8, 2022

Kentucky-based Fazoli's is opening a location in Denton, Texas, and two in Shreveport, marking its entry into Louisiana.

Fatburger celebrates 200th location with Paris debut

December 6, 2022

After announcing last year that it was developing in France, Fatburger — owned by FAT Brands — has officially opened in Paris as a co-branded unit with its…

FAT Brands opens 1st 'tri-branded' unit

November 29, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., which owns 17 restaurant brands, has opened its first tri-branded location — a Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and Hot Dog on a Stick restaurant…

FAT Brands names chief growth officer

November 14, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. has hired its first chief growth officer, Jeremy Theisen, who has over 20 years of experience in increasing the revenue stream for start-ups in…

Fatburger, Round Table Pizza rolling out 80 Texas locations

November 3, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and 14 other restaurant concepts, will open 80 locations in Texas in a…

Wow Bao enters the metaverse

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 2, 2022

Chicago-based Wow Bao, a fast casual brand available in over 200 locations, is entering the metaverse, announcing Wednesday that it is offering an NFT-based…

FAT Brands opens 100 locations in 2022

October 26, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., a franchising company that owns Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks and 13 other concepts, has opened 100 franchised…

Johnny Rockets, Hurricane Wings debut 1st co-branded DC restaurant

October 10, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. has launched the first co-branded Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings restaurant, which opened at the Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express coming to Atlanta

October 5, 2022

FAT, the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and 15 other restaurant concepts, has signed a deal with franchisee Deidre Brown to open three…

Fat Brands signs 6-unit deal for Sacramento

September 21, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, will open six franchised locations in the Sacramento area in partnership with franchisee…

Congo welcomes Fatburger, Buffalo's Express

September 19, 2022

The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express co-branded unit in Kinshasa, according to a press release from the…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express making DC debut

September 16, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. is opening its first co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant in Northern Virginia, at 8097 Sudley Road in Manassas. It offers the…

#QSRNext starring Taco Bell, Focus Brands, Popeyes, CKE execs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

QSRWeb's virtual talk show, #QSRNext, takes place Nov. 9 and will feature insight and advice from several successful industry leaders.

Fatburger takes on Morocco

August 22, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant in Morocco. Located in Marrakesh on M Avenue, the co-branded restaurant…

Fazoli's opening in Dublin, Virginia

August 10, 2022

Fazoli's is opening next week in Dublin, marking its first southwest Virginia location and second in the state.

Fazoli's opening in Panama City

August 1, 2022

Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, is opening its first Panama City-based restaurant Tuesday at 2219 MLK Blvd., marking the brand's fifth location in Florida.

Fatburger makes Kansas debut

July 27, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and 16 other restaurant concepts, is opening its first Kansas-based co-branded Fatburger and…

Elevation Burger touches down at Reagan National Airport

July 26, 2022

Elevation Burger, owned by FAT Brands Inc., which also operates 16 other restaurant concepts, is open in Reagan National Airport at Terminal E.

FAT Brands heading to Puerto Rico

June 21, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and 15 other restaurant concepts, will open 10 franchised locations over the next five…

FAT Brands signs 4-unit deal for Tampa

June 16, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and 15 other restaurant concepts, is expanding its Florida footprint with a four-store…