Fazoli's News & Media

Fazoli's makes Canadian debut

June 5, 2025

After annoucing last year that it signed a 25-unit deal to expand to Canada, Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, opened its first international location this week…

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Fazoli’s breaking breadsticks in Utah

October 11, 2024

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fazoli's, and 17 other restaurant concepts, has signed a development agreement with franchisee Valor Acquisitions Group…

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Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express making Puerto Rico debut

October 1, 2024

Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is opening the first of 10 co-branded units in Puerto Rico in partnership with local franchisee…

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Fazoli’s expands Georgia presence

August 30, 2024

Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands opened its eighth Georgia location at 207 Bullsboro Dr., in Newnan.

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Fazoli's opening 3rd Phoenix-area store

June 26, 2024

Fazoli's, owned by Los Angeles-based FAT Brands, opened its third Phoenix-area store Tuesday. The store is at 5825 W. Peoria Ave., in Glendale.

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Fazoli's kicks off Canadian expansion

April 3, 2024

Kentucky-based Fazoli's, which has 220 restaurants in 27 states, is opening 25 locations in Canada over the next 10 years thanks to a partnership with Briwin…

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Stuffed Shells, dessert arrive at Fazoli's

January 15, 2024

Kentucky-founded Fazoli's, a casual Italian chain franchise owned by FAT Brands Inc., is bringing fans cheesy comfort as the new year kicks off with three…

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Fazoli's returning to Arizona

December 14, 2023

Fazoli's, a portfolio company of FAT Brands, has returned to return to Mesa, Arizona, after closing a former location there in 2004.

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FAT Brands acquires Smokey Bones for $30M

September 26, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., which owns 17 restaurant brands including Twin Peaks and Fatburger, acquired the Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill restaurant chain from an…

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Fazoli's adding 2nd Little Rock location

September 20, 2023

Fazoli's has opened its second Little Rock, Arkansas, location at 11410 W. Markham St.

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Fazoli's opening in Orlando

September 11, 2023

Fazoli's is now open in Orlando at 4201 E. Colonial Dr., under the direction of local operator Keys Restaurants Inc., led by CEO Rodney Keys.

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20 years later: Pumpkin spice still rules

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although it's too early to tell if all-things pumpkin will increase traffic this year, it's a likely outcome based on the past 20 years. Most chains have…

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Fazoli's exploring AI ordering at drive-thru

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Doug Bostick, president of Fazoli’s, is testing drive-thru voice AI in 12 company restaurants.

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FastCasual to honor 2023 Hall of Famers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Each leader will attend the summit to accept an award and share leadership experience, strategies and a few lessons learned along the way.

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Captain D's snags former Fazoli's exec to direct franchise sales

May 9, 2023

Captain D's has hired Steve Bailey, former senior director of franchise sales at Fazoli's, as director of franchise development.

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Fazoli's adds LTO desserts

April 4, 2023

Fazoli's has launched a line-up of desserts, including Cheesecake Factory Bakery Chocolate Cake, available through June 26, and Lemon, Orange and Strawberry…

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Fazoli's touches down in Phoenix

February 28, 2023

Lexington-Kentucky-based Fazoli's has touched down in Phoenix, thanks to a recent opening at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport inside Terminal …

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Fat Brands opened over 140 units in 2022

February 6, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., which owns Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli's and 12 other concepts, opened 142 stores in 2022 and added a…

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Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

January 31, 2023

Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and…

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Fazoli's planting flag in Puerto Rico

January 11, 2023

Kentucky-based Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, is making its debut in Puerto Rico thanks to an area agreement with franchisee Jorge Rodriguez Lockwood, who will…

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