Fatburger is expanding its presence in a key European market.
FAT (Fresh, Authentic, Tasty) Brands Inc., the fast-casual burger chain’s parent company, shared that the brand has opened the first of 30 planned new locations in France. The newest store is located in the eastern Paris suburb of Rosny-sous-Bois.
Fatburger’s expansion in the country is in collaboration with franchising partner Big M CIE.
“France is a key strategic growth market for Fatburger, and we’re proud to open the first restaurant in what will be a strong partnership with Mehdi Bella [French entrepreneur] and his team,” said Jake Berchtold, chief operating officer of FAT Brands’ fast casual division. “Later this year, we also look forward to opening two additional restaurants with the group, one location in Northern France and the other in Southern France – a testament to our commitment to delivering our custom-built, high-quality burgers to more fans worldwide.”
Founded in Los Angeles in 1947, Fatburger is known for its customizable, cooked-to-order burgers, as well as its Fat and Skinny Fries, milkshakes and more.
FAT Brands currently owns 18 restaurant brands, and franchises and owns over 2,200 units worldwide. In January of this year, the company began voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. FAT Brands said it plans to use the filings to “deleverage the balance sheet, maximize value for its stakeholders, and support continued growth of its brands.”
