{"id":534541,"date":"2021-09-07T06:03:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T10:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/fat-brands-sets-sights-on-massive-middle-east-expansion-with-new-200-unit-development-deal-including-136-brick-and-mortar-restaurant-locations-plus-70-ghost-kitchens\/"},"modified":"2021-09-07T06:03:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T10:03:22","slug":"fat-brands-sets-sights-on-massive-middle-east-expansion-with-new-200-unit-development-deal-including-136-brick-and-mortar-restaurant-locations-plus-70-ghost-kitchens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/fat-brands-sets-sights-on-massive-middle-east-expansion-with-new-200-unit-development-deal-including-136-brick-and-mortar-restaurant-locations-plus-70-ghost-kitchens\/","title":{"rendered":"FAT Brands Sets Sights on Massive Middle East Expansion with New 200+ Unit Development Deal Including 136 Brick and Mortar Restaurant Locations Plus 70 Ghost Kitchens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>Fatburger<\/em><br \/>\n        <em>, Johnny Rockets<\/em><br \/>\n        <em>, <\/em><br \/>\n        <em>Great American Cookies<\/em><br \/>\n        <sup><br \/>\n          <em>\u00ae<\/em><br \/>\n        <\/sup><br \/>\n        <em>and <\/em><br \/>\n        <em>T<\/em><br \/>\n        <em>hree <\/em><br \/>\n        <em>Other<\/em><br \/>\n        <em> FAT Brands Concepts<\/em><br \/>\n        <em> to<\/em><br \/>\n        <em>Roll<\/em><br \/>\n        <em> Out <\/em><br \/>\n        <em>Across<\/em><br \/>\n        <em> Five Countries<\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">LOS ANGELES, Sept.  07, 2021  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=xU5B-6eP8jEIPkyMQzy1SGx1M95GlQMwTwRgT7UE_L0CllRJLWX5bOI60NoyQvx4aDj00NW5svBHGWtWMcbyZ1181b_w_sFr42vo0ZJPNfOBP9euQ-CZyk1-wFpr22NU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc.<\/a>, parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and nine other restaurant concepts, is growing its footprint in the Middle East with 136 brick-and-mortar restaurant locations across five countries. In partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=p3Y3HVCD94U5GNkFR5or0ccJqQPlD7UX6Kw3P9F8vznRXaF92UvM4x3XVmuwHV-7JUgVJgBRnv5duiJchSUahA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kitopi<\/a>, the master franchisee for this deal, six FAT Brands concepts will be opening over the next five years, including Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo\u2019s Cafe, Great American Cookies, Elevation Burger, and Yalla Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait are the locales of the FAT Brands expansion. While the 136 brick-and-mortar stores will open over the next five years, the FAT Brands concepts will become available within the next year through Kitopi\u2019s existing footprint of more than 70 managed cloud kitchens, otherwise referred to as ghost kitchens throughout the region. The Middle East has proven to be fruitful for FAT Brands, with their brands steadily opening new stores across various countries for over a decade.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cThe Middle East was among our brands\u2019 first forays into franchising internationally in 2008 and the region continues to be a priority for FAT Brands\u2019 expansion,\u201d said <strong>FAT Brands<\/strong> CEO Andy Wiederhorn. \u201cOur existing concepts in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and other countries have seen tremendous growth and popularity among locals. We are excited to introduce them to even more delicious concepts from FAT Brands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cOur mission is to satisfy the world\u2019s 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 food they know and love. Our partnership with FAT Brands is a testament to that,\u201d said Kitopi CEO and Co-founder Mohamad Ballout.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">For more information on FAT Brands, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=IWKX0311_aBVmJNSRsp51ThfiAuhF_HE1XQD0kb9wQfh195h5LKjGmlAVj63S_4G-VsEMaMKx1480kXrbc9lIg==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.fatbrands.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">###<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands <\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising 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\u2019s Cafe &amp; Express, Hurricane Grill &amp; Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises over 2,000 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=IWKX0311_aBVmJNSRsp51bo2pDuZvPSwpKBhy-vnBkaBJAVX4m8kdbtcsEr9oXHbaEhq-DX_QkMo6cxWW2VhOw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.fatbrands.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>About Fatburger<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">An all-American, Hollywood favorite, Fatburger is a fast-casual restaurant serving big, juicy, tasty burgers, crafted specifically to each customer\u2019s liking. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Fatburger\u2019s extraordinary quality and taste inspire fierce loyalty amongst its fan base, which includes a number of A-list celebrities and athletes. Featuring a contemporary design and ambience, Fatburger offers an unparalleled dining experience, demonstrating the same dedication to serving gourmet, homemade, custom-built burgers as it has since 1952 \u2013 The Last Great Hamburger Stand<sup>\u2122<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>About Johnny Rockets<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Founded in 1986 on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, Johnny Rockets is an iconic, world-renowned, hamburger restaurant franchise that offers high quality, innovative menu items including Certified Angus Beef<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> cooked-to-order hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, crispy 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 an upbeat atmosphere of relaxed, casual fun. To learn more about the Johnny Rockets brand, please visit the brand website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=U6FIlJ9vOxyGLBcJbaqCMAED0kiW70XeALq86JPoSzlCBSHmWjRl_iDzJSo1Kk45Iyd0MnNLLpThSCnI9gQahJZ5Z0kUpyTRlMlBBBujtFI=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.johnnyrockets.com<\/a>, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>About Buffalo\u2019s <\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>Cafe<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Founded in 1985 in Roswell, Georgia, the family themed casual dining chain, known for its world-famous chicken wings and 18 unique homemade wing sauces, burgers, wraps, steaks and salads has been serving fresh southwestern themed cuisine for over 33 years. Featuring a full bar and table service, Buffalo\u2019s Cafe offers an unparalleled dining experience affording friends and family the flexibility to enjoy an intimate dinner together or to casually catch the next sporting event while enjoying robust menu offerings. Buffalo\u2019s Cafe &#8211; Where Everyone Is Family<sup>\u2122<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>About Great American Cookies<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        <sup><br \/>\n          <u>\u00ae<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1977 on the strength of an old family chocolate chip Cookie recipe, Great American Cookies has set the standard for gourmet Cookie sales in a fun, celebratory environment. For over 40 years, Great American Cookies has maintained the heritage and integrity of its products by producing proprietary Cookie dough exclusively from its plant in\u00a0Atlanta. Great American Cookies is known for its signature Cookie Cakes, trademark flavors and menu of delectable products baked fresh in store. Great American Cookies currently operates in locations across\u00a0the United States, as well as internationally in\u00a0Bahrain,\u00a0Guam,\u00a0Saudi Arabia\u00a0and the\u00a0United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>About Elevation Burger<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Elevation Burger is the first organic burger chain created in 2002. The mission? To change the world, one burger at a time. The brand\u2019s slogan, \u201cIngredients Matter\u201d, is a reflection of Elevation Burger\u2019s focus on sourcing only the highest quality ingredients, inclusive of USDA Certified Organic, 100% grass-fed beef patties, fries cooked in heart-healthy olive oil, and cage-free chicken. As a premium fast-casual burger restaurant, Elevation Burger is committed to elevating standards with quality food that makes a difference to the guests and the environment.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>About <\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>Yalla<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u> Mediterranean<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Yalla is a growing fast-casual restaurant brand specializing in authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a vibrant,\u00a0environmentally friendly\u00a0space. Currently located in Walnut Creek and San Francisco in California\u2019s Bay Area, Burbank and Culver City in Southern California, and Austin, TX, the restaurant offers a warm and inviting environment for guests to enjoy flavorful, authentic, and healthy Mediterranean cuisine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>Forward Looking Statements<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the timing and performance of new store openings. Forward-looking statements reflect expectations of FAT Brands Inc. (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) concerning the future and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies, including but not limited to uncertainties surrounding the severity, duration and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors are difficult to predict and beyond our control, and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We refer you to the documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other factors. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>MEDIA<\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong> C<\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong>ONTACT<\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong>: <\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Erin Mandzik, JConnelly<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Qc7Q904ekAQGSupPqj6SLobxUsjXzZhIc3guzyCvdzFxLjrn-mXDvP4D_Gn9z2xNtiXWdXtiA_RvHjApiKukaMBi8GDHZf74p_a_QgOq-jc=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">emandzik@jconnelly.com<\/a><br \/>862-246-9911<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=ODMyMTAzMCM0MzkxNTg2IzUwMDA3MTQyNw==\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/ZGU5NjljYjgtZjg4Yy00ZDllLTlmNzUtMzA2NmIwZmVjNzVkLTUwMDA3MTQyNw==\/tiny\/FAT-Brands-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fatburger , Johnny Rockets , Great American Cookies \u00ae and T hree Other FAT Brands Concepts to Roll Out Across Five Countries LOS ANGELES, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; FAT (Fresh. 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