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title: "Johnny Rockets Accelerates Its Growth in Arizona with Chandler Opening"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1d3d49d3-71d0-42c0-a7bf-edf061e2ed81
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260825_johnny_rockets_accelerates_its_growth_in_arizona_with_chandler_opening.html
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-25T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:23.465Z
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# Johnny Rockets Accelerates Its Growth in Arizona with Chandler Opening

**TL;DR:** FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Johnny Rockets, announces a new location in Chandler, AZ, at the Chandler Fashion Center, marking the seventh Johnny Rockets location in Arizona. The brand continues to expand its footprint in the state, which is considered an important growth market.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-25. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260825_johnny_rockets_accelerates_its_growth_in_arizona_with_chandler_opening.html).*

## Story

LOS ANGELES -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Johnny Rockets and 12 other restaurant concepts, announces a new location in Chandler, AZ, at the popular Chandler Fashion Center. This marks the opening of the seventh Johnny Rockets location in the state of Arizona, further expanding the brand’s footprint and presence across the region.

"Arizona continues to be an important growth market for Johnny Rockets, and the opening of our seventh location is a reflection of the brand's momentum in the state," said Jake Berchtold, President of FAT Brands’ Fast Casual Division.

“We are thrilled to bring the Johnny Rockets experience to even more guests with our newest location at the Chandler Fashion Center,” said Richard Riva, longtime Johnny Rockets Franchisee. “This opening builds on our strong presence in Arizona, including the world’s longest-running Johnny Rockets location. We look forward to welcoming guests and becoming a go-to spot for shoppers and families alike at this iconic retail destination.”

Known for its upbeat atmosphere, gourmet, cooked-to-order burgers, and hand-spun shakes, the classic brand continues to resonate with fans. The first Johnny Rockets restaurant opened June 6, 1986, on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Since that time, the chain’s timeless all-American brand has connected with customers across the U.S. and in more than 25 other countries around the globe.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- Arizona (location)
- Fat Brands (company)
- restaurant growth (topic)
- Johnny Rockets (company)
- Jake Berchtold (person)
- arizona market (topic)
- Chandler Fashion Center (location)
- Richard Riva (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260825_johnny_rockets_accelerates_its_growth_in_arizona_with_chandler_opening.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1d3d49d3-71d0-42c0-a7bf-edf061e2ed81).