Fatburger Lands at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) has announced the opening of a new Fatburger location at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, specifically in the American Airlines' employee dining hall. This strategic expansion marks the first restaurant franchise in an airport employee cafeteria, developed in partnership with Bankhead Food Group and Gideon Toal Management Services.
The new location will serve Fatburger's signature menu items, including Original Fatburgers, Turkeyburgers, Impossible Burgers, Fat and Skinny Fries, and hand-scooped milkshakes. Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands' Fast Casual Division, highlighted the significant potential for this new growth model across other airports, emphasizing the suitability of their menu for on-the-go meals.
FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) ha annunciato l'apertura di una nuova location di Fatburger presso l'Aeroporto Internazionale di Dallas Fort Worth, specificamente nella mensa per dipendenti di American Airlines. Questa espansione strategica segna la prima franchigia di ristorante in una mensa per dipendenti aeroportuali, sviluppata in collaborazione con Bankhead Food Group e Gideon Toal Management Services.
La nuova location offrirà i piatti iconici di Fatburger, inclusi Original Fatburgers, Turkeyburgers, Impossible Burgers, Fat e Skinny Fries, e milkshake serviti a mano. Jake Berchtold, COO della Divisione Fast Casual di FAT Brands, ha evidenziato il significativo potenziale di questo nuovo modello di crescita in altri aeroporti, sottolineando l'idoneità del loro menu per pasti da consumare in movimento.
FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) ha anunciado la apertura de una nueva ubicación de Fatburger en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Dallas Fort Worth, específicamente en el comedor para empleados de American Airlines. Esta expansión estratégica marca la primera franquicia de restaurante en una cafetería de empleados de aeropuerto, desarrollada en asociación con Bankhead Food Group y Gideon Toal Management Services.
La nueva ubicación servirá los platos emblemáticos de Fatburger, incluidos Original Fatburgers, Turkeyburgers, Impossible Burgers, Fat y Skinny Fries, y batidos servidos a mano. Jake Berchtold, COO de la División Fast Casual de FAT Brands, destacó el significativo potencial de este nuevo modelo de crecimiento en otros aeropuertos, enfatizando la adecuación de su menú para comidas sobre la marcha.
FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT)는 댈러스 포트 워스 국제공항 내 Fatburger 매장의 개장을 발표했습니다. 이 매장은 American Airlines 직원 식당에 위치하고 있습니다. 이 전략적 확장은 공항 직원 카페테리아에 첫 번째 레스토랑 프랜차이즈가 되는 것으로, Bankhead Food Group 및 Gideon Toal Management Services와의 협력으로 개발되었습니다.
새로운 매장에서는 Original Fatburgers, Turkeyburgers, Impossible Burgers, Fat 및 Skinny Fries, 손으로 퍼낸 밀크쉐이크 등 Fatburger의 시그니처 메뉴를 제공합니다. FAT Brands의 패스트 캐주얼 부문 COO인 Jake Berchtold는 이 새로운 성장 모델이 다른 공항에서도 큰 잠재력을 가지고 있다고 강조하며, 그들의 메뉴가 이동 중 식사에 적합하다고 언급했습니다.
FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) a annoncé l'ouverture d'un nouveau point de vente Fatburger à l'aéroport international de Dallas Fort Worth, spécifiquement dans le réfectoire des employés d'American Airlines. Cette expansion stratégique marque la première franchise de restaurant dans une cafétéria pour employés d'aéroport, développée en partenariat avec Bankhead Food Group et Gideon Toal Management Services.
Le nouveau point de vente proposera les plats emblématiques de Fatburger, y compris les Original Fatburgers, Turkeyburgers, Impossible Burgers, Fat et Skinny Fries, ainsi que des milkshakes préparés à la main. Jake Berchtold, COO de la division Fast Casual de FAT Brands, a souligné le potentiel significatif de ce nouveau modèle de croissance dans d'autres aéroports, en mettant l'accent sur l'adéquation de leur menu pour des repas à emporter.
FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) hat die Eröffnung eines neuen Fatburger-Standorts am Dallas Fort Worth International Airport angekündigt, und zwar in der Kantine der Mitarbeiter von American Airlines. Diese strategische Expansion markiert die erste Restaurantfranchise in einer Flughafenmitarbeiter-Kantine, die in Partnerschaft mit Bankhead Food Group und Gideon Toal Management Services entwickelt wurde.
Der neue Standort wird die charakteristischen Menüpunkte von Fatburger anbieten, darunter Original Fatburgers, Turkeyburgers, Impossible Burgers, Fat und Skinny Fries sowie handgeschöpfte Milchshakes. Jake Berchtold, COO der Fast Casual Division von FAT Brands, hob das erhebliche Potenzial dieses neuen Wachstumsmodells an anderen Flughäfen hervor und betonte die Eignung ihres Menüs für Mahlzeiten unterwegs.
- First-mover advantage in airport employee dining segment
- Strategic expansion into non-traditional location model
- Partnership with experienced airport concessions management company
- customer base restricted to airport employees
- Dependent on airport traffic and employee dining patterns
Beloved Burger Brand Opens New Non-Traditional Model for Airport Employees at American Airlines Terminal
LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of a new Fatburger location at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in the American Airlines’ employee dining hall. The opening is in partnership with Bankhead Food Group LLC, which has a connection to several brick-and-mortar locations across Texas, and Gideon Toal Management Services, a leading airport lounge and concessions management company. To date, this marks the first restaurant franchise in an employee cafeteria at the airport.
Known for its delicious, grilled-to-perfection and cooked to order burgers, the new Fatburger has an array of burger options to fuel all cravings—from the Original Fatburger to Turkeyburgers to Impossible Burgers. The menu also includes Fat and Skinny Fries and hand-scooped milkshakes made from
“We see great strategic value in our opening at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport,” said Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ Fast Casual Division. “This is a new form of growth for us that we see significant potential with across other airports as our burgers and fries make for the perfect, on-the-go meal. Similarly, our partners for this opening bring a wealth of experience to the table that will be invaluable as we look to scale the model.”
For more information or to find a Fatburger near you, visit www.fatburger.com.
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About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual and polished casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit www.fatbrands.com.
About Fatburger
An all-American, Hollywood favorite, Fatburger is a fast-casual restaurant serving big, juicy, tasty burgers, crafted specifically to each customer’s liking. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Fatburger’s extraordinary quality and taste inspire fierce loyalty amongst its fan base, which includes a number of A-list celebrities and athletes. Featuring a contemporary design and ambiance, Fatburger offers an unparalleled dining experience, demonstrating the same dedication to serving gourmet, homemade, custom-built burgers as it has since 1952 – The Last Great Hamburger Stand™.
Gideon Toal Management Services
Founded in 1996, GTMS operates airport lounges at 20 locations in 13 domestic U.S. airports including Dallas Fort Worth International, and has earned numerous prestigious aviation awards for exceptional customer service since 1996.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erin Mandzik, FAT Brands
emandzik@fatbrands.com
860-212-6509
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