Hollywood Famous Burger Franchise to Debut in Japan With Wing, Burger
and Bar Hangout
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT)
(“FAT Brands” or the “Company”), parent company of Fatburger,
The Last Great Hamburger Stand™, and Buffalo’s
Express, is pleased to announce that the Company will open its
first Japan location in April 2018. Set to be housed in Tokyo’s
prestigious Shibuya 109 building, Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express
flagship Japanese restaurant will also feature the Company’s bar
concept, FatBar. This opening marks the beginning of the
international expansion and execution of the FAT Brands strategy to take
iconic US concepts internationally and expand the global reach of the
Company and its brands. It is anticipated that several additional
agreements will be executed in 2018 for not only Fatburger and Buffalo’s
Express, but also the recently acquired Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses,
which will contribute directly to earnings growth.
Delivering on the commitment to expand into the most prestigious corners
of the globe, Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express will bring their
iconic, all-American dining experiences to the heart of one of Tokyo’s
liveliest neighborhoods. The new Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express will
be located in the Shibuya 109 Building, held by SBY Co., Ltd.,
subsidiary of G Three Holdings (3647:Tokyo), and is just steps from the
busiest intersection in the world, Shibuya Crossing. To date, the burger
and chicken brands have opened and begun development on more than 200
stores in 20 different countries, with recent openings in China, the
United Kingdom and Panama.
“When we open a new Fatburger or Buffalo’s Express
location, especially a flagship in a new territory, we strive to find
the most provocative, prominent locations possible,” said Andy
Wiederhorn, CEO of FAT Brands. “In a buzzing city like
Tokyo, it’s exciting to tap into a neighborhood like Shibuya that hums
with thousands of visitors daily. Similar to our other Asian
restaurants, we expect this will become a popular destination with
tourists and locals alike for lunch, drinks and after-work meetups.”
For more information or to find a Fatburger near you, please
visit www.fatburger.com.
For
more information or to find a Buffalo’s Express near you, please
visit www.buffalos.com.
Fresh. Authentic. Tasty. Brands
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
five restaurant brands, Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe, Buffalo’s Express and
Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses, that have approximately 300 locations
open and 300 under development in 32 countries. For more information,
please visit www.fatbrands.com.
About Fatburger
An all-American, Hollywood favorite, Fatburger is a fast-casual
restaurant serving big, juicy, tasty burgers, crafted specifically to
each customer’s liking. With a 70-year legacy, Fatburger’s 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 – The Last Great
Hamburger Stand™.
About Buffalo’s Express
Founded in 2012 in Los Angeles, CA, Buffalo’s Express is a fast-casual
chain known for its world-famous chicken wings, proprietary wing sauces,
fries, sides, wraps, salads and desserts. Co-branded with 72 Fatburger
restaurants to date, Buffalo’s Express’ significant growth can be
attributed to its high-quality menu offerings and unparalleled dining
experience. Featuring a contemporary design and ambience, whether guests
are dining-in or having take-out/delivery, Buffalo’s Express offers
friends and families the flexibility to enjoy their world-famous chicken
wings however they prefer. Buffalo’s Express – Where Everyone is Family™.
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forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to
certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual
results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements.
Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as uncertainty of
consumer demand for the Company’s products, as well as additional risks
and uncertainties that are identified and described in Company’s SEC
filings, including our Offering Circular filed on October 23, 2017.
Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements
in this press release. Statements made herein are as of the date of this
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