FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 16 other restaurant concepts, is announcing Fatburger’s return to the Tampa area. Located in Riverview, Fla., the new restaurant marks the first location in the state in approximately 20 years. The opening is just the start of a new wave of locations arriving in Florida for the all-American burger brand — three more locations will be opening in Tampa in the next five years, in addition to 10 locations in Orlando within the next seven years.
“We are heavily invested in growing the Fatburger brand in Florida,” said Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ Fast Casual Division. “Making our return to the state after two decades is incredibly rewarding, especially with a committed, experienced partner like Whole Factor Inc., who will be opening 13 more units in Florida. Fans have been eagerly waiting for us and the time has finally come for them to grab their favorite burgers, fries, and milkshakes ... ”