GlobeNewswire Inc | Oct 5, 2020 09:00AM EDT

October 05, 2020

Historic burger and wings brand continues strong growth trajectory in California with latest Van Nuys area opening

Los Angeles, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc.,parent company of Fatburger, Buffalos Express, and seven other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalos Express in Lake Balboa, CA.

The heart of our brand is in California and we know the demand for our delicious burgers and tasty wings is especially high in the state, said Andy Wiederhorn, CEO ofFAT Brands. This is our first new location in San Fernando Valley in some time now and we are eager to provide locals with another comfort food option closer to home.

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles more than 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. And at Fatburger everything is not just the usual lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard, pickles and relish. 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 menu wings are accompanied by celery, carrots and blue cheese, ranch or honey mustard dressing.

The Lake Balboa FatburgerandBuffalo's Express is located at 7600 Balboa Blvd., Unit 108, Lake Balboa, CA 91406 and will be open Monday Sunday from 10:30am 11:00pm.

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 700 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 72 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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