FAT Brands Sets Sights on Massive Middle East Expansion with New 200+ Unit Development Deal … | News
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Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Great American Cookies® and ThreeOtherFAT Brands ConceptstoRollOut in five countries
LOS ANGELES, September 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and nine other Restaurant Concepts, expands its presence in the Middle East with 136 stationary restaurant locations in five countries. Working with Kitopi, the master franchisee for this deal, six FAT Brands concepts will open over the next five years, including Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo’s Cafe, Great American Cookies, Elevation Burger and Yalla Mediterranean.
The United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait are the arenas of FAT Brands’ expansion. With 136 brick-and-mortar stores opening over the next five years, FAT Brands concepts will be available within the next year through Kitopi’s existing presence of more than 70 managed cloud kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens across the region. The Middle East has proven fruitful for FAT Brands as their brands have continuously opened new stores in different countries for over a decade.
“The Middle East was one of our brands ‘first forays into international franchising in 2008 and the region continues to be a priority for FAT Brands’ expansion,” said Andy Wiederhorn, CEO of FAT Brands. “Our existing concepts in Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other countries have seen tremendous growth and popularity with the locals. We look forward to introducing you to even more delicious concepts from FAT Brands. “
“Our mission is to satisfy the world’s appetite by delivering exceptional food on your terms. We do this by partnering with the best brands and providing our customers with access to the foods they know and love. Our partnership with FAT Brands is proof of that, ”said Kitopi CEO and Co-Founder Mohamad Ballout.
For more information on FAT brands, please visit www.fatbrands.com.
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Via FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchise company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The company currently owns 14 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Brezelmaker, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses and sells over 2,000 units worldwide. For more information on FAT brands, please visit www.fatbrands.com.
About Fatburger
An all-American Hollywood favorite, Fatburger is a fast-casual restaurant that serves large, juicy, tasty burgers that are specially made to suit each customer’s preferences. The exceptional quality and taste of Fatburger with a legacy of over 70 years inspire strong loyalty among its fan base, which includes a number of A-list celebrities and athletes. With a modern design and ambience, Fatburger offers an incomparable culinary experience and shows the same dedication to serving homemade gourmet burgers as it has since 1952 – The Last Great Hamburger Stand ™.
About Johnny Rockets
Founded in 1986 on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, Johnny Rockets is an iconic, world-famous hamburger restaurant franchise that offers high quality, innovative dishes including Certified Angus Beef® made-to-order hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, crispy ones French fries and rich, delicious hand-spun shakes and malts. With over 325 locations in over 25 countries around the globe, this dynamic lifestyle brand offers friendly service in a happy atmosphere of relaxed, informal fun. To learn more about the Johnny Rockets brand, please visit the brand website at www.johnnyrockets.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Via Buffalo’s Cafe
Founded in 1985 in Roswell, Georgia, the family casual dining chain known for its world famous chicken wings and 18 unique homemade wing sauces, burgers, wraps, steaks and salads, has served fresh Southwestern themed cuisine for over 33 years. With full bar and table service, Buffalo’s Cafe offers an unparalleled dining experience that gives friends and family the flexibility to enjoy an intimate dinner together or casually watch the next sporting event with a robust menu offering. Buffalo’s Cafe – Where everyone is family ™.
About Great American Cookies® Founded in 1977 based on an ancient family recipe for chocolate chip cookies, Great American Cookies set the standard for selling gourmet biscuits in a fun, festive setting. For over 40 years, Great American Cookies has preserved the heritage and integrity of its products by producing proprietary cookie dough exclusively at its Atlanta facility. Great American Cookies is known for its signature cookie cakes, branded flavors and a menu of delicious products freshly baked in the store. Great American Cookies currently operates from locations in the United States as well as internationally in Bahrain, Guam, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Via Elevation Burger
Elevation Burger is the first organic burger chain founded in 2002. The mission? To change the world, one burger at a time. The brand’s tagline, “Ingredients Matter,” reflects Elevation Burger’s focus on sourcing only the highest quality ingredients, including USDA-certified organic, 100% grass-fed beef patties, fries in heart-healthy olive oil, and cage-free chicken. As a premium fast casual burger restaurant, Elevation Burger is committed to raising standards with high quality food that makes a difference for guests and the environment.
About Yalla Mediterranean
Yalla is a growing, fast-paced, casual restaurant brand that specializes in authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a lively, environmentally friendly atmosphere. Currently located in Walnut Creek and San Francisco in the Bay Area of California, Burbank and Culver City in Southern California and Austin, TX, the restaurant provides a warm and welcoming environment for diners to enjoy tasty, authentic, and healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the timing and performance of new business openings. Forward-looking statements reflect FAT Brands Inc. (“we”, “our”, or “Company”) expectations about the future and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies, including, but not limited to, uncertainties Severity, duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors are difficult to predict and are beyond our control and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of these and other factors, we refer you to the documents we periodically file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that have occurred after the date of this press release.
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