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title: "Fatburger announces a new development deal in FL"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/aa23ad89-90ff-4a07-9d32-7eabab16b69f
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250702_fatburger_announces_a_new_development_deal_in_fl.html
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-07-02T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:32.393Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Fatburger announces a new development deal in FL

**TL;DR:** FAT Brands Inc. announces a new development deal with Whole Factor Inc. to open 40 additional Fatburger locations across Florida over the next 10 years. The deal marks a significant expansion of the Fatburger brand in the state, which returned to Florida two years ago after a 20-year absence.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-07-02. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250702_fatburger_announces_a_new_development_deal_in_fl.html).*

## Story

LOS ANGELES, -- FAT Brands Inc. announces a new development deal with existing franchisee Whole Factor Inc., to open 40 additional Fatburger locations across Florida over the next 10 years.

“Two years ago, Fatburger made its return to the state of Florida after a 20-year absence, and we are not looking back,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer of FAT Brands. “Our Riverview and Celebration locations loves our cooked-to-order burgers, fries, and hand-scooped milkshakes. Whole Factor is an excellent partner that understands what makes Fatburger such a unique, beloved brand.”

“We are excited to grow with Whole Factor Inc., bringing our fresh, handcrafted burgers to more communities in the Tampa and Orlando areas in addition to entering the Jacksonville market,” said Spike Singh, Owner of Whole Factor Inc. “With a new store opening later this year in Orange Park near Jacksonville, we are eager to share Fatburger’s iconic menu and vibrant atmosphere with even more fans.”

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles, the chain has been known for its delicious, grilled-to-perfection and cooked-to-order burgers. Founder Lovie Yancey believed that a big burger with everything on it is a meal in itself; at Fatburger “everything” is not just the usual roster of toppings. Burgers can be customized with everything from bacon and eggs to chili and onion rings.

In addition to its famous burgers, the Fatburger menu also includes Fat and Skinny Fries, sweet potato fries, scratch-made onion rings, Impossible™ Burgers, turkeyburgers, hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwiches, and hand-scooped milkshakes made from 100 percent real ice cream.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Florida (location)
- Inc. (company)
- Fatburger (company)
- Lovie Yancey (person)
- franchisee partnership (topic)
- development deal (topic)
- Taylor Wiederhorn (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250702_fatburger_announces_a_new_development_deal_in_fl.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/aa23ad89-90ff-4a07-9d32-7eabab16b69f).