Franchising

Hurricane Grill & Wings launches fast casual model

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September 28, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and eight other restaurant concepts, is opening a Hurricane Grill & Wings in Chula Vista, California. It is the brand's first location in the state and its first fast casual restaurant concept nationwide.

"We are excited to expand fan-favorite Hurricane Grill & Wings into the California market," Andy Wiederhorn, CEO of FAT Brands said in a company press release. "While we have had great success with our full-serve model, we see a huge appetite and demand for a fast casual experience as well with our consumer base. Over the last several years, Chula Vista has evolved into a bustling city and we are confident that our wing concept will be received well by locals."

Founded in 1995 in Florida and spanning 50 locations, Hurricane Grill & Wings offers jumbo wings paired with signature sauces, rubs and glazes. The menu also includes comfort food such as burgers, tacos and fries, and the Chula Vista location has a full bar as well as a large patio area. It will also serve as a virtual restaurant for California-based Fatburger.

FAT Brands owns nine restaurant brands: Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo's Cafe, Buffalo's Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses and franchises over 700 units worldwide.