Franchising

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express making Florida debut

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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 deal over the next six years in partnership with Whole Factor Inc.

"While FAT Brands has had a presence in Florida for some time through our other concepts such as Hurricane Grill & Wings, we see great opportunity in bringing our other restaurants to the state such as Fatburger and Buffalo's Express," FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn said in a company press release. "We look forward to opening our doors in Orlando and welcoming locals and tourists alike to experience our juicy, custom-built burgers and award-winning wings."

"FAT Brands has perfected the co-branded model, pairing Fatburger, Hollywood's favorite burger, and Buffalo's Express, a wing brand sought after for its great-tasting wings and house-made sauces," said Gurjit and Spike Garcha of Whole Factor Inc. "We can't wait to see the reception the brands receive in Orlando as we begin to roll-out locations."

FAT Brands, which owns Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli's, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo's Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, franchises over 2,300 units worldwide.