Johnny Rockets

FAT Brands Completes Cookie Rollout Initiative Across Burger Concepts

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, today announces the rollout of cookie offerings at burger portfolio restaurants nationwide – Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and Elevation Burger.

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  • Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, today announces the rollout of cookie offerings at burger portfolio restaurants nationwide – Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and Elevation Burger.
  • The sweet menu rollout is a strategic optimization that leverages FAT Brands’ company-owned manufacturing facility, which produces cookie dough and pretzel mix for sister portfolio brands Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker.
  • Elevation Burger completed its cookie roll-out earlier in April of this year.
  • “Playing into synergies is at the core of FAT Brands’ DNA.

Johnny Rockets Wants to Ketch(up) a Smile on Your Face! In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Send a Smile and a Shake to Friends or Loved Ones

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnny Rockets, the timeless, all-American burger brand, is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with a special deal for its customers. All month long, friends and loved ones can let each other know they care by sharing Johnny Rockets’ hallmark greeting – a ketchup smile – with someone special. In return for the small act of kindness, each individual will receive one free Johnny Rockets Shake at participating locations, with their next purchase!

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  • All month long, friends and loved ones can let each other know they care by sharing Johnny Rockets’ hallmark greeting – a ketchup smile – with someone special.
  • In return for the small act of kindness, each individual will receive one free Johnny Rockets Shake at participating locations, with their next purchase!
  • Since 1986, Johnny Rockets has been known to bring smiles to its diners’ faces with their warm and welcoming service.
  • Upon arrival, all customers are greeted at their table with a ketchup smile, lovingly created by a Johnny Rockets waiter.

Johnny Rockets Lands in United Arab Emirates with Abu Dhabi Opening

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the opening of Johnny Rockets in the United Arab Emirates. Situated in the country’s bustling capital city, Abu Dhabi, the new restaurant marks the first brick-and-mortar opening for franchise partner, Kitopi, who has a master franchise agreement with the global restaurant franchising company to open 136 brick-and-mortar locations in addition to 70 ghost kitchens throughout the Middle East.

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  • Brands Inc. announces the opening of Johnny Rockets in the United Arab Emirates.
  • In the coming weeks, the franchise partner will also be opening another brick-and-mortar Johnny Rockets location in Dubai.
  • The Middle East is ripe with expansion opportunities, and we look forward to bringing burgers, shakes, fries, and fun to Abu Dhabi with Johnny Rockets.”
    The first Johnny Rockets restaurant opened June 6, 1986, on the iconic Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.
  • The Abu Dhabi Johnny Rockets is located at 108 Al Murihiban Street, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE and is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
    For more information or to find a Johnny Rockets near you, please visit www.johnnyrockets.com .

Johnny Rockets Touches Down in India at Kempegowda International Airport

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Johnny Rockets and 16 other restaurant concepts, announces a new location in India at the Kempegowda International Airport in partnership with HMSHost. Located in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka, the new Johnny Rockets serves the classic fare that put the brand on the map over 35 years ago, including juicy, made-to-order burgers and hand-spun shakes.

Key Points: 
  • Brands Inc. , parent company of Johnny Rockets and 16 other restaurant concepts, announces a new location in India at the Kempegowda International Airport in partnership with HMSHost.
  • “With increased travel and the opening of T2 at Bengaluru International Airport, guest expectations are sure to increase.
  • The Johnny Rockets team’s passion for delivering fresh, classic American fare is only equaled by their commitment to providing a superb guest experience.
  • The new Bengaluru Johnny Rockets is located at Kempegowda International Airport, Terminal 2, Devanhalli, Bengaluru, and is open from 2 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily.

FAT Brands Announces Launch of New Charitable Arm, FAT Brands Foundation

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company that owns restaurant brands including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s and 12 other concepts, is pleased to announce the official launch of its newly formed 501(c)(3) charitable organization, FAT Brands Foundation. Created to amplify the existing charitable efforts of its 17-brand portfolio, the foundation will partner with local non-profit organizations in areas in which FAT Brands has a presence to provide essential programs to help families and communities thrive.

Key Points: 
  • Brands Inc. , a leading global franchising company that owns restaurant brands including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s and 12 other concepts, is pleased to announce the official launch of its newly formed 501(c)(3) charitable organization, FAT Brands Foundation.
  • Created to amplify the existing charitable efforts of its 17-brand portfolio, the foundation will partner with local non-profit organizations in areas in which FAT Brands has a presence to provide essential programs to help families and communities thrive.
  • “Giving back has always been a part of the FAT Brands DNA,” said Jessica Wiederhorn, President of FAT Brands Foundation and Head of Non-Traditional Sales and Partnerships at FAT Brands.
  • For more information on FAT Brands, visit www.fatbrands.com .

Johnny Rockets to L’Eggo The Bun for All-New, Limited-Time Chicken & Waffle Sandwich Made with Eggo® Waffles

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnny Rockets, the timeless, all-American burger brand, is saying goodbye to its famous bun for a sweet, new menu item in collaboration with Eggo® Waffles. Fans can now indulge in the all-new Chicken & Waffle Sandwich, featuring warm and toasty Eggo® Waffles as the sandwich bun. For an additional pick-me-up, Johnny Rockets is also launching a refreshing Iced Coffee Shake. The limited-time offerings will be available through April 30 at participating locations.

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  • Fans can now indulge in the all-new Chicken & Waffle Sandwich, featuring warm and toasty Eggo® Waffles as the sandwich bun.
  • For an additional pick-me-up, Johnny Rockets is also launching a refreshing Iced Coffee Shake.
  • “Eggo® was a natural fit for Johnny Rockets to align with as it speaks to our brand identity—timeless and iconic.
  • The Johnny Rockets team’s passion for delivering fresh, classic American fare is only equaled by their commitment to providing a superb guest experience.

FAT Brands Accelerates Organic Growth in 2022 with 362 Stores Added to Development Pipeline

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Monday, February 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company that owns a number of iconic restaurant brands, including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s and 12 other concepts, announces it has experienced a historic year of growth, opening 142 new stores in 2022 and adding a total of 362 stores to its development pipeline which spans 29 states and 17 countries.

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  • Leading the way in new store development amongst FAT Brands’ concepts was Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express with 86 stores, Fazoli’s with 61, Round Table Pizza with 56, and Twin Peaks with 50.
  • Other strategic deals included 10 Marble Slab Creamery locations in Egypt and a nine-store development deal for Fazoli’s in Phoenix, AZ.
  • “We are extremely proud of our organic growth and the performance of our team in 2022,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Chief Development Officer of FAT Brands.
  • This year, we will remain focused on converting our over 1,000-unit pipeline into new stores, approximately 175 of which are set to open in 2023, along with continuing to fuel our long-term growth with additional development deals.”
    For more information on FAT Brands, visit www.fatbrands.com .

Fogo de Chão Announces Expansion Into Bolivia for the First Time

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Ventura Brands LLC is part of The DAHER Group of Companies and is set to develop three Fogo locations in Bolivia.

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  • Ventura Brands LLC is part of The DAHER Group of Companies and is set to develop three Fogo locations in Bolivia.
  • The DAHER Group joins Fogo’s existing international franchise partners in Canada, Philippines, Mexico and the Middle East.
  • Sergio Loma, General Manager of Ventura Mall, will oversee the development of the Fogo brand in Bolivia.
  • Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is an internationally renowned restaurant that allows guests to discover what’s next at every turn.

FAT Brands Reaches New Milestone with 100th Store Opening in 2022

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company that owns restaurant brands including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks and 13 other concepts, announces it has opened a record-breaking 100 new franchised locations so far this year, and is poised for further growth, with approximately 25 additional stores slated to open by year end. This is the first year since the company’s inception in 2017 that it has surpassed 100 openings in a year.

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  • This is the first year since the companys inception in 2017 that it has surpassed 100 openings in a year.
  • With a development pipeline of over 1,000 units, we have been laser-focused on successfully launching new locations across multiple brands, said FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn.
  • Opening 100 stores so far this year is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to our dedicated franchisees and appeal of our family of brands.
  • FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world.

Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings Debut First Co-Branded Location in D.C.

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Monday, October 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the opening of the first co-branded Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings. Located in the heart of Washington D.C. at the Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, the restaurant perfectly combines Johnny Rockets’ classic menu with the all-new co-branded model of sister wing brand Hurricane Grill & Wings, Hurricane Wings.

Key Points: 
  • Brands Inc. announces the opening of the first co-branded Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings.
  • Located in the heart of Washington D.C. at the Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, the restaurant perfectly combines Johnny Rockets classic menu with the all-new co-branded model of sister wing brand Hurricane Grill & Wings, Hurricane Wings.
  • We cannot wait for hotel guests and D.C. locals to visit our first Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings location for an unforgettable flavor experience.
  • Classic Hurricane Grill & Wings cocktails will also be served, including the Hurricane Mojito and Hurricane Margarita.