Fatburger North America
$FNATF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHamburgers
Locations189
Franchisee Count18
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$570,710,575
Item 7 Midpoint$570,710,575
Item 7 High$570,710,575
Royalty Fees6% of total net sales
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open7
ParentFAT Brands, Inc.
Founded1990
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business36
Began Franchising1990
HQBeverly Hills, CA
Executives19
LinksWeb
Main Phone310.319.1850
Emailinfo@fatbrands.com
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2024
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2024 · 2022 🔒
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