Fat Brands completes Johnny Rockets acquisition

September 22, 2020

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands, which owns Fatburger, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Buffalo's Cafe/Express, Elevation Burger, Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bonanza…

Fatburger adds Washington location

September 21, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, is opening a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express in George, Washington. Located a…

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express add to Singapore portfolio

August 31, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has opened its third co-branded location in Singapore at 1 W Coast Dr., Newest…

FAT Brands buys Johnny Rockets

August 13, 2020

FAT Brands has expanded its waistline, announcing Thursday that it was buying Johnny Rockets for nearly $25 million from an affiliate of private equity firm…

Elevation Burger to open at national zoo

July 23, 2020

Elevation Burger will open a location at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Friday, July 24 through a partnership between parent company, Fat…

Fat Brands looks to raise $9M in Series B offering

July 14, 2020

Fat Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Elevation Burger, Ponderosa and other brands, announced the pricing of 360,000 shares of Series B cumulative…

Fat Brands saddles up to Texas

June 2, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, opened its first co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express Monday in Texas. Located in…

Fat Brands reports wider Q1 loss amid COVID-19

June 1, 2020

Fat Brands Inc., the owner of eight fast casual restaurant brands, including Fatburger and Elevation Burger, reported a wider loss in the first quarter as the…

FAT Brands ghosting Chicago

April 23, 2020

FAT Brands, the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe, Buffalo's Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses, Elevation…

FAT Brands completes $40M whole business securitization

March 9, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, has completed a $40 million whole business securitization, a move that will significantly lower the company's…

Fatburger CEO pleased with Q3 financials

November 8, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, reported that revenues and sales were up for fiscal third quarter 2019, the 13-week period ending Sept. 29.

FAT Brands continues expansion in Pakistan

August 19, 2019

FAT Brands Inc. has a signed a deal with Crescent Star Foods to open five co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express concepts in Pakistan. The country has one…

The kitchens might be virtual, but the money is real

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As virtual kitchens and food halls become more common ways for fast casual brands to economically expand their footprints, FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn isn't…

Fatburger signs Texas deal

July 29, 2019

Fatburger is opening 25 units in Texas thanks to a deal with Dallas-based Croft Ventures LLC, parent company of Famous Franchises LLC. The first stores will…

FAT Brand acquires Elevation Burger

June 20, 2019

FAT Brands Inc. just got a little fatter.

Co-branded Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opens in Huntington Beach

June 12, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, opened a co-branded location Tuesday in Huntington Beach, California, according to a…

Q1 revenues, sales up for FAT Brands

May 15, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of several restaurant brands including Fatburger, today reported a system-wide sales growth of 26.4% and that revenues were up…

Chef Chatter: How to offer plant-based foods without sacrificing flavor

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Tom Moran, corporate executive chef at Nestlé Professional, gives advice to chefs wanting to add more plant-based options to their menus.

Is Fatburger rebranding as Skinnyburger?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

March 27, 2019

Fatburger is reportedly changing its name to Skinnyburger, according to a press release from the brand's parent company, FAT Brands.

The neverending winter: 11 fast casuals hoping LTOs will keep customers coming back 'til warmer days

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

From hot chicken to shrimp alfredo pizza, below is a partial list of limited-time menu items keeping us full, warm and hopeful for a spring thaw.