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Buy a Fatburger Franchise

Fatburger is a fast-casual burger restaurant founded in Los Angeles, where it originally opened in 1947 under the name Mr. Fatburger. The brand’s model is built around made-to-order, never-frozen beef patties cooked to each customer’s specification — a philosophy reflected in its long-running tagline, The Last Great Hamburger Stand. Locations operate as compact brick-and-mortar restaurants, typically 800 to 2,250 square feet.

The brand is owned by FAT Brands, a publicly listed multi-concept franchising company that also operates Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, and more than a dozen other restaurant brands. FAT Brands provides centralised support covering supply chain, marketing, training, and operations. Many Fatburger locations are co-branded with Buffalo’s Express Wings, combining two concepts under a single roof to broaden the menu and customer base.

The franchise operates across 16 US states and internationally, with over 200 franchised units in its network. Buyers considering a Fatburger resale are acquiring an operating restaurant in an established brand system with multi-decade heritage and a recognisable presence in the premium burger segment.

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Why buy a Fatburger Franchise?

Choosing to buy a Fatburger franchise means entering a premium burger brand with more than 70 years of consumer recognition and the operational backing of FAT Brands’ multi-brand platform. That corporate infrastructure gives franchisees access to centralised supply chain relationships, marketing support, and operating systems built for consistency across a global network.

The co-branding option with Buffalo’s Express Wings gives operators a practical revenue tool: a single location can serve two distinct menus, broadening customer appeal across different dayparts. The compact footprint and FAT Brands’ supply chain network help franchisees manage costs and source key ingredients competitively.

Fatburger Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1947

    • Franchising Since

      1980

    • New Startup Cost

      $517,300 – $2,656,900

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $15,000

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      3%

      of Net Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      177

    • New Units Opened *

      19

    • Units Transferred *

      3

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,144,270

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Fatburger – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    FAT Brands delivers franchisee training covering customer service, restaurant operations, management, and food safety at a designated training unit. Training is documented as including 256 hours of on-the-job instruction and 44 hours of classroom training. Ongoing support spans marketing and creative, supply chain and procurement, and operational guidance from the FAT Brands corporate team. Resale buyers should confirm with Fatburger what onboarding and training the franchisor provides to incoming owners and new management hires.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Fatburger suits operators with restaurant management experience or a background in staffed service businesses. The franchise requires active day-to-day leadership: managing kitchen staff, maintaining food standards, and building local customer loyalty. Prior food-service experience is beneficial, though FAT Brands' training programme supports candidates from outside the industry. Comfort with brand compliance, food safety standards, and supplier requirements is important. Owners who run the business actively rather than at a distance are best positioned to build the repeat customer base that sustains unit performance.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Fatburger is listed in the Franchise Times Top 400, ranking #271 in 2025 (up from #281 the prior year). The brand has also appeared in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500. Within the FAT Brands portfolio — a publicly listed company with more than 15 restaurant brands — Fatburger benefits from the credibility of a well-capitalised parent system. The brand's 70-plus years of operating history and presence across the US and internationally support consumer recognition and franchisee confidence. For resale buyers, local-level reputation and customer reviews in the specific territory matter alongside brand-level recognition.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US fast-casual restaurant segment is one of the fastest-growing parts of the foodservice industry, with Technavio projecting US market expansion of approximately $84.5 billion between 2025 and 2029. Consumer demand for quality ingredients, menu customisation, and quicker service than full-service dining has sustained category growth. The burger sub-segment remains dominant within fast casual, supported by consumer preference for premium, customisable options. For resale buyers, local factors including foot traffic, nearby competition, and the unit's existing customer base are as important as category-level trends.

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