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title: "Fatburger celebrates 200th location in Paris debut"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ca35fea9-1ded-4390-9115-0f1b508be6ea
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/fatburger-celebrates-200th-location-in-paris-debut
author: "Viktoria Y"
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2022-12-29T11:16:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:56.655Z
image: https://cdn.global-franchise.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/General-Branding_FATBUFF_3100x2068-scaled.jpg
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# Fatburger celebrates 200th location in Paris debut

**TL;DR:** Fatburger celebrates its 200th location with a debut in Paris, marking the first of 40 locations set to open in France over the next five years. The brand, acquired by FAT Brands in 2003, has grown from 40 locations in California to an international concept with 200 locations across 15 states and 14 countries.

*By Viktoria Y, originally published in Global Franchise on 2022-12-29. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/fatburger-celebrates-200th-location-in-paris-debut).*

## Story

This is the first of 40 locations set to open throughout the country over the next five years

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc . has announced the opening of the first Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express in Paris, France.

The new opening jump-starts the significant expansion plans for the co-branded pairing in France as the first of 40 locations set to open throughout the country over the next five years. The new restaurant also marks Fatburger’s 200 th location to date.

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles 70 years ago, 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, so burgers can be customized with toppings including bacon, eggs, chili and onion rings.

“With Paris being a city rich in culture, we see locals and tourists appreciating an authentic, American brand like Fatburger that has stayed true to its roots for 70 years,” said FAT Brands CEO, Andy Wiederhorn. “This opening is also a key milestone for Fatburger. Since acquiring the brand in 2003, we have grown Fatburger from 40 locations, primarily in California, to an award-winning, international burger concept with 200 locations across 15 states and 14 countries.”

## Entities

- Restaurants (sector)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- international expansion (topic)
- James Fell (person)
- qsr (topic)
- Fat Brands (company)
- Fatburger (company)
- master franchise investment (topic)
- Andy Wiederhorn (person)
- Buffalo's Express (company)
- Lovie Yancey (person)
- Viktoria Y (person)

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Originally reported by Viktoria Y, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/fatburger-celebrates-200th-location-in-paris-debut). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ca35fea9-1ded-4390-9115-0f1b508be6ea).