Fatburger facts for kids
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Fatburger restaurant in Los Feliz, Los Angeles
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Trade name
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Fatburger |
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| Industry | Fast casual restaurant |
| Founded | 1947 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Lovie Yancey |
| Headquarters | Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
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Number of locations
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182 (2021) |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Ken Kuick (Co-CEO) Rob Rosen (Co-CEO) Thayer D. Wiederhorn (COO) |
| Products | Burgers, french fries, soft drinks, milkshakes |
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Number of employees
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>4,000 (2017) |
| Parent | FAT Brands |
Fatburger is a popular American restaurant chain. It is known for its delicious hamburgers. The company's slogan is The Last Great Hamburger Stand.
Even though it's a fast-food place, Fatburger cooks your meal fresh. They make your order just for you! Some Fatburger restaurants even have special "fat bars" where you can get drinks. The main office for Fatburger is in Beverly Hills, California. You can find Fatburger restaurants in the United States and 19 other countries around the world. Their menu mostly focuses on burgers. You can choose different sizes and add things like cheese, bacon, and eggs.
The Story of Fatburger
Fatburger was started by a woman named Lovie Yancey. She was born in 1912 and passed away in 2008. She opened her first restaurant in 1947. It was in a neighborhood called Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California.
At first, the restaurant was called "Mr. Fatburger." Lovie Yancey named it after her boyfriend. But in 1952, she decided to remove "Mr." from the name. She bought out her business partners and became the only owner of Fatburger. She kept running the first store and another one on La Cienega Boulevard.
For many years, Fatburger was mostly found in California. But in the late 1990s, it started to grow. It opened new restaurants across North America. In 2003, a company called Fog Cutter Capital Group invested $7 million in Fatburger.
Fatburger now has over 150 restaurants around the world. Many more are planned for the future. In 2006, the company faced some legal issues. Because of this, they could not sell new restaurant licenses in California for a few months.
Fatburger became even more famous in 1992. It was mentioned in a popular song called "It Was a Good Day" by the rapper Ice Cube. Another rapper, The Notorious B.I.G., also mentioned it in his song "Going Back to Cali".
In 2008, Fatburger opened its first restaurant inside a sports stadium. This was at Chase Field, where the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team plays. That same year, Fatburger also opened its first location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, there are eight Fatburger restaurants there. You can also find Fatburger eateries in Beijing, China.
In January 2013, Fatburger opened its first branch in Karachi, Pakistan. People in Pakistan really liked the burgers! Because of this success, Fatburger opened its biggest restaurant in the world in Lahore, Pakistan, in June 2013. However, in July 2015, one branch in Lahore was temporarily closed by authorities. This was due to concerns about health and food safety.
Where You Can Find Fatburger
Fatburger has restaurants in five western states in the United States. You can also find them in Canada. Beyond North America, Fatburger has locations in many countries. These include China, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Fiji, Indonesia, Iraq (including Iraqi Kurdistan), India, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Tunisia, Macau, Pakistan, Oman, Panama, Singapore, the Philippines, Qatar, and Japan.
In some countries, the menu might be a little different. This is to fit local tastes and customs. Fatburger is also planning to open new restaurants in Texas. Cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are expected to get locations. The first Texas location opened in North Richland Hills in 2019.
Famous People and Fatburger
Many famous people have been involved with Fatburger over the years.
- Magic Johnson, a former professional basketball player, was one of the owners of the company that owns Fatburger.
- Montel Williams, a former talk show host, co-owns several Fatburger restaurants in Colorado.
- E-40, a musician from the Bay Area, also owned a Fatburger restaurant. He opened the first one in the San Francisco Bay Area, in Pleasant Hill, but it is now closed.
- Queen Latifah, an actress and musician, also partnered with Fatburger at one point.
In 2007, the rapper Kanye West's company, KW Foods LLC, made a deal to open up to 10 Fatburger restaurants in Chicago. However, only two locations actually opened in 2009. In February 2011, Kanye West closed the Fatburger in Orland Park. Another R&B musician, Pharrell, also partnered with Fatburger. He helped open several Fatburger restaurants in China in 2007 and 2008.
See also
- List of hamburger restaurants
