Fat Brands Opens First Pennsylvania Ghost Kitchen
FAT Brands opens a ghost kitchen in Philadelphia, PA, offering delivery and takeout-only services for its Elevation Burger brand.
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FAT Brands opens a ghost kitchen in Philadelphia, PA, offering delivery and takeout-only services for its Elevation Burger brand.
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