Skip to content

Fresh.
Authentic.
Tasty.

FAT Brands is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast-casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world.

Join the FAT family.

FAT Brands has a proven track record of successfully expanding its brands globally. We’re committed to providing franchisees the necessary support to operate a successful business, including training, marketing, and ongoing operational support.

FAT Manufacturing

Welcome to our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant located in Atlanta, Georgia, where we specialize in producing fresh cookie and pretzel dough. Our 40,000 sq. ft. facility is fully equipped to handle all of your baking needs, and we’re conveniently located at 4685 Frederic Drive SW in the heart of Atlanta.

Manufacturing-GACC Case Study Shoot-2783

By the numbers

Asset 7

2.1 Billion

Global Sales
Asset 6

47

US States
Asset 5

40

Countries
Asset 3

2,380+

Franchised Restaurants
Asset 4

760+

Franchisees

Our history

June, 2003
December 2011
September 2013
October 2017
June 2018
August 2018
June 2019
September 2020
July 2021
October 2021
December 2021
October 2022
November 2022
September 2023
Logo_Fatburger

Fatburger Acquisition

June, 2003

In 2003, Fatburger, an iconic West Coast burger chain and the start of FAT Brands’ restaurant portfolio, was acquired.

Logo_Buffalos

Buffalo’s Cafe Acquisition

December 2011

In 2011, Buffalo’s Cafe, a wing-centric brand focused on fresh-never-frozen wings, was acquired.

Logo_Buffalos

Buffalo's Express Co-Branded with Fatburger

September 2013

In 2013, Buffalo’s Express was created, a fast casual model of Buffalo’s Cafe, to co-brand with Fatburger. Since the co-branded pairing was launched, over 100 locations worldwide have opened.

Logo_PonBon

Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouse Acquisition

October 2017

Shortly after the launch of FAT Brands, the company went public which was then followed by the acquisition of the family-friendly chains, Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses.

Logo_Hurricane

Hurricane Grill & Wings Acquisition

June 2018

Building on its wing portfolio, the company acquired the popular FL-centric wing chain, Hurricane Grill & Wings.

Logo_Yalla

Yalla Mediterranean Acquisition

August 2018

 FAT Brands made its foray into Mediterranean cuisine, acquiring Yalla Mediterranean.

Logo_Elevation

Elevation Burger Acquisition

June 2019

Adding to its better burger portfolio, the company acquired Elevation Burger, the world’s first organic burger chain.

Logo_Johnny_Rockets

Johnny Rockets Acquisition

September 2020

FAT Brands saw a strategic opportunity to purchase iconic burger chain, Johnny Rockets, rounding out its burger portfolio.

FATBrands-Timeline-Logos

Global Franchise Group Acquisition

July 2021

FAT Brands completed its largest acquisition to date, Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million, adding Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker and Hot Dog on a Stick to an already thriving portfolio.

Logo_Twin_Peaks

Twin Peaks Acquisition

October 2021

Leading, high-growth sports bar chain, Twin Peaks, was acquired, forming a new category within FAT Brands, the polished casual dining sector.

native fazolis-01

Native Grill & Wings and Fazoli's Acquisitions

December 2021

Closing 2021 with nearly $1 billion in acquisitions, the company further strengthened its foothold in the wing category with the acquisition of Native Grill & Wings in addition to entering the quick-service Italian category with Fazoli’s.

FAT Brands Site Icons-05

100 Restaurants Opened in One Year

October 2022

For the first time since its inception, FAT Brands surpassed 100 openings in a year.

Tri-Brand-01

First Tri-Branded Unit Opening

November 2022

FAT Brands further tapped into its growth strategy of pairing complementary portfolio concepts together, opening its first tri-branded unit to date, a Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express and Hot Dog on a Stick.

SmokeyBones_4C_Black

Smokey Bones Acquisition

September 2023

The Masters of Meat. Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill is a full-service restaurant chain delivering great barbecue, award-winning ribs, perfectly seared steaks and memorable moments in 61 locations across 16 states. Smokey Bones serves lunch, dinner, and late night, and has a full bar featuring a variety of bourbons and whiskeys, a selection of domestic, import and local craft beers, and several signature handcrafted cocktails