Fatburger Opens in Santa Monica

Southern California Icon Makes Return to Santa Monica at Lincoln and Pico

NASDAQ: FAT. FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. ("FAT Brands" or the "Company"), parent company of Fatburger, The Last Great Hamburger Stand™, and Buffalo's Express, is pleased to announce the opening of the their newest location in Santa Monica, California. The iconic hamburger and wing stop is proud to open its 46th location in Southern California.

Fatburger is best known for their mouthwatering, juicy burgers made famous by founder Lovie Yancey in Los Angeles more than 70 years ago. Each burger is made-to-order with traditional fixings along with delicious add-ons including chili, maple bacon and fried egg. To complement Fatburger's menu, Buffalo's Express offers juicy, made-to-order, boneless and bone-in chicken wings and salads.

"Opening in Santa Monica is a sort of homecoming for us. After years of restructuring, growing internationally and undergoing an IPO, it's still a big deal to us to serve this community," said FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn. "Aside from our fan-favorite burgers and shakes, we're also excited to get our recently launched Impossible Burger and our sister brand Buffalo's Express wings in the hands of Angelenos. Our menu is the perfect way to provide something for everyone in the family."

The new Fatburger and Buffalo's Express location will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fatburger Santa Monica is located at 1916 Lincoln Boulevard, just off of Pico Boulevard.

For more information or to find a Fatburger near you, please visit www.fatburger.com.
For more information or to find a Buffalo's Express near you, please visit www.buffalos.com.

Fresh. Authentic. Tasty. Brands

FAT Brands 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 five restaurant brands, Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe, Buffalo's Express and Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses, that have approximately 300 locations open and 300 under development in 32 countries. 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 customer's liking. With a 70-year legacy, Fatburger's 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 Buffalo's Express

Founded in 2012 in Los Angeles, CA, Buffalo's Express is a fast casual chain known for its world famous chicken wings, proprietary wing sauces, fries, sides, wraps, salads and desserts. Co-branded with 72 Fatburger restaurants to date, Buffalo's 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, Buffalo's Express offers friends and families the flexibility to enjoy their world-famous chicken wings however they prefer. Buffalo's Express – Where Everyone is Family™.

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