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title: "Fatburger arrives in the Democratic Republic of Congo"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/06b7afe9-0e8d-4e9f-b666-9c6248f60d70
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/fatburger-arrives-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo
author: "Amanda Peters"
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
published: 2022-09-28T10:30:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:56.655Z
image: https://cdn.global-franchise.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FATBUFF_congo.jpg
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# Fatburger arrives in the Democratic Republic of Congo

**TL;DR:** Fatburger and Buffalo's Express have opened their first location in the Democratic Republic of Congo in partnership with franchisee MUZURI Sarl. The location is part of FAT Brands Inc.'s expansion in Africa, following openings in Tunisia and Marrakesh.

*By Amanda Peters, originally published in Global Franchise on 2022-09-28. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/fatburger-arrives-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo).*

## Story

In partnership with franchisee, MUZURI Sarl, Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express offers juicy, made-to-order burgers and authentic, buffalo-style wings

FAT Brands Inc. announces the opening of the first Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kinshasa. In partnership with franchisee, MUZURI Sarl, Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express offers juicy, made-to-order burgers and authentic, buffalo-style wings.

“We are thrilled to expand our footprint in Africa, joining our two Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express locations in Tunisia in addition to our newest location that just opened in Marrakesh last month,” said Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ fast casual division.

“All-American cuisine continues to grow in popularity in the continent and we see Kinshasa as the perfect market to introduce locals in the Democratic Republic of Congo to our one-of-a-kind dining experience.”

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles 70 years ago, the chain has been known for its grilled-to-perfection and cooked-to-order burgers while from the Buffalo’s Express menu, patrons can choose bone-in or boneless wings accompanied by a range of original sauces.

## Entities

- Restaurants (sector)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- international expansion (topic)
- James Fell (person)
- qsr (topic)
- Amanda Peters (person)
- Fat Brands (company)
- master franchise (topic)
- Fatburger (company)
- Buffalo's Express (company)
- Jake Berchtold (person)
- african market (topic)

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Originally reported by Amanda Peters, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/fatburger-arrives-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/06b7afe9-0e8d-4e9f-b666-9c6248f60d70).