FAT Brands buying Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

May 25, 2022

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns Fatburger, Fazoli's and several other brands, has agreed to acquire the franchised chain of stores known as…

FAT Brands betting on Vegas — again

May 20, 2022

Los Angeles-based Fatburger, owned by FAT Brands Inc. has opened in the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, marking the third Las Vegas casino location…

Fast casual brands conquering 'the munchies'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although not a official holiday, April 20 has a special place in the hearts of marijuana lovers around the world, with many celebrating it each year. Fast…

Fatburger spicing up Six Flags

April 18, 2022

Fatburger has opened its first theme park location at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, according to a company press release from its parent…

Fat Brands names former Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, IHOP exec as CIO

April 14, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 16 other restaurant brands, has hired Michael G. Chachula as CIO.

Fat Brands focusing on QSR brands

April 13, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, and 15 other restaurant concepts, said its Quick-Service Division has signed 2…

FAT Brands CEO denies fraud allegations, looks forward to growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Andy Wiederhorn said his lawyers will prove his innocence and that FAT Brands is growing strong.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express arriving in Kentucky

March 9, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. is debuting its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express co-branded store in the state of Kentucky. Located in Winchester, the drive-thru…

Fazoli's surges into 2022

February 15, 2022

Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands Inc., finished 2021 on a growth spurt.

Johnny Rockets adds 3 locations in South America

January 5, 2022

Johnny Rockets has opened three locations in Brazil and Chile, which join multiple stores operating in South America in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, along with…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express making Florida debut

January 4, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and 15 other restaurant concepts, is coming to Florida with a 10-store franchise development…

FAT Brands completes Fazoli’s acquisition

December 16, 2021

FAT Brands Inc. has completed its acquisition of Fazoli's from Sentinel Capital Partners, marking the company's official entry into the Italian quick-service…

FAT Brands inks Libya deal to open 10 co-branded locations

December 10, 2021

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 13 other restaurant concepts, has signed a deal to open 10 co-branded locations in Libya.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express make Arkansas debut

December 9, 2021

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and 13 other restaurant concepts, has opened a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express…

FAT Brands adding Native Wings to growing portfolio

November 22, 2021

Just weeks after announcing it was buying Fazoli's for $130 million, Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc. said it was acquiring Native Grill & Wings, an…

FAT Brands hires chief real estate officer, growing in Chicago

November 9, 2021

FAT Brands Inc. has hired its first chief real estate officer, Justin Nedelman, who was previously the CEO of Eureka Restaurant Group LLC, where he led the…

FAT Brands reports Q3 loss, revenue increase

November 4, 2021

Although FAT Brands revenues improved 628% to $29.8 million during fiscal third quarter — the 13-week period ending Sept. 26 — the chain saw an adjusted net…

FAT Brands acquiring Fazoli's for $130M

November 2, 2021

Lol Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc. has agreed to acquire Fazoli's for $130 million from Sentinel Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close by…

FAT Brands execs to discuss brand growth at 1-day virtual seminar

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn and CMO Thayer Wiederhorn, who have acquired several brands over the past few years, will discuss the strategies behind the…

Fatburger celebrating 100th location

September 28, 2021

Fatburger, a chain known for big, juicy, custom-made burgers, has opened its 100th U.S. location with a store in Arlington, Texas, according to a company press…