GlobeNewswire Inc | Feb 22, 2021 09:00AM EST

February 22, 2021

Historic burger and wings brand continues to further build presence in California and Arizona

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc.,parent company of Fatburger, Buffalos Express, and seven other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of two new co-branded Fatburger and Buffalos Express locations in Ehrenberg, AZ and Ladera Heights, CA this month.

We have strong growth plans for Fatburger and Buffalos Express this year and the opening of Ladera Heights and Ehrenberg is just the start of it, said Andy Wiederhorn, CEO ofFAT Brands. In terms of where we decide to expand to, we look to enter areas in which we have a strong following as well as new markets that we see potential with. Ladera Heights is a great addition to our Los Angeles area locations and Ehrenberg allows us to reach a growing fanbase in the state of Arizona.

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles over 70 years ago, the chain has been known for its delicious, grilled-to-perfection and cooked to order burgers. Founder Lovie Yancey believed that a big burger with everything on it is a meal in itself; at Fatburger everything is not just the usual roster of toppings. Burgers can be customized with everything from bacon and eggs, to chili, jalapenos and onion rings. In addition to its famous burgers, the Fatburger menu also includes Fat and Skinny fries, sweet potato fries, scratch-made onion rings, IMPOSSIBLE burgers, turkeyburgers, chicken sandwiches, and hand scooped milkshakes made from 100% real ice cream.

From the Buffalos Express menu, patrons can choose bone-in or boneless wings accompanied by a range of sauces including Scorchin, Carolina Fire BBQ, Asian Sesame, Coconut Jerk, Honey Garlic, and Sweet Bourbon BBQ. All of Buffalos Express wings are accompanied by celery, carrots, and blue cheese, ranch or honey mustard dressing.

The Ehrenberg, AZ FatburgerandBuffalo's Express is located at 14283 1-10 Frontage Road, Ehrenberg, AZ 85334 and will be open 10:00am 10:00pm.

The Ladera Heights, CA FatburgerandBuffalo's Express is located at 6715 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 and will be open 11:00am 12:00am.

For more information or to find aFatburgernear you, please visitwww.fatburger.com.

For more information or to find aBuffalos Expressnear you, please visitwww.buffalos.com.

About FAT (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 nine restaurant brands: Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalos Cafe, Buffalos Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises over 675 units worldwide. 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 customers liking. With a legacy spanning 70 years, Fatburgers 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 Buffalos Express

Founded in 1985 in Roswell, Georgia, Buffalos Express is a fast-casual chain known for its world-famous chicken wings and proprietary wing sauces. Co-branded with over 100 Fatburger restaurants to date, Buffalos 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, Buffalos Express offers friends and families the flexibility to enjoy their world-famous chicken wings however they prefer. Buffalos Express Where Everyone is Family.

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