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title: "Buffalo’s Cafe Announces Expansion of Fast Casual Model in France"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d3d5e01c-5c1f-4827-bf3f-5946ce9c2670
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250506_buffalos_cafe_announces_expansion_of_fast_casual_model_in_france.html
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-05-06T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:56:08.453Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Buffalo’s Cafe Announces Expansion of Fast Casual Model in France

**TL;DR:** FAT Brands Inc. is expanding Buffalo's Cafe in France with 10 units in partnership with Big M CIE. The expansion includes a new fast casual model with a smaller footprint.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-05-06. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250506_buffalos_cafe_announces_expansion_of_fast_casual_model_in_france.html).*

## Story

FAT Brands Inc. announces the expansion of Buffalo’s Cafe in France in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE, opening 10 units in the country with the first three units set to open by 2026. To coincide with the new locations, the beloved wing brand is unveiling a fast casual model with a smaller footprint to position itself for greater growth across the globe.

“The launch of a new Buffalo’s Cafe fast casual model in France represents a significant milestone in our growth trajectory of the brand, and opens up the door to additional expansion opportunities,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer of FAT Brands.

For 40 years, Buffalo’s Cafe has been known for its authentic Buffalo-style chicken wings, house-made wing sauces and family-friendly environment.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- international expansion (topic)
- Fat Brands (company)
- France (location)
- Buffalo's Cafe (company)
- Taylor Wiederhorn (person)
- fast casual model (topic)
- Big M CIE (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250506_buffalos_cafe_announces_expansion_of_fast_casual_model_in_france.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d3d5e01c-5c1f-4827-bf3f-5946ce9c2670).