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NASDAQ: FAT. FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”), parent company of Fatburger, The Last Great Hamburger Stand™, and Buffalo’s Express, is pleased to announce a new master franchise deal for the state of Utah and Mesa County, Colorado. Through the agreement, veteran multi-unit franchisee Fatty McGees LLC will develop multiple co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express locations in these areas in the coming years.

Fatburger, the beloved Hollywood burger chain, maintains and upholds the unique culture and menu offerings crafted by founder Lovie Yancey when she launched the brand 70 years ago in Southern California. With an array of tasty add-ons and condiments to select from, each burger is grilled-to-order and topped with the freshest ingredients. Appealing to appetites of all sizes, Fatburger offers burgers ranging in size from Single to XXXL that can be paired with hand-scooped milkshakes and a selection of traditional American sides. To complement Fatburger’s menu, Buffalo’s Express offers juicy, made-to-order, boneless and bone-in chicken wings and salads.

“Blair Jackson, Ryan Poelman and the team at Fatty McGee’s are experienced multi-unit restaurant operators. We are thrilled to partner with a franchisee who is well established in these markets for our initial foray into Utah and the Grand Junction area,” said Andy Wiederhorn, President and CEO of FAT Brands. “The food scene in these communities is thriving, and we look forward to adding Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express to the mix of restaurants these vibrant towns enjoy.”

Committed to international and domestic expansion, Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express continue to bring their all-American dining experiences to new territories throughout the United States and the world. To date, the burger and chicken brands have over 200 locations open and under development in 32 different countries, with recent openings in Panama, China and the U.S. Further, the brands have development agreements in place to open 350+ additional restaurants around the world in the coming years.

For more information or to find a Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express co-branded location near you, please visit www.fatburger.com.

Fresh. Authentic. Tasty. Brands

FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns six restaurant brands, Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe, Buffalo’s Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, that have approximately 350 locations open and 300 under development in 32 countries.

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 70-year legacy, 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 ambience, 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™.

About Buffalo’s Express

Founded in 2012 in Los Angeles, CA, Buffalo’s Express is a fast casual chain known for its world famous chicken wings, proprietary wing sauces, fries, sides, wraps, salads and desserts. Co-branded with 72 Fatburger restaurants to date, Buffalo’s Express’ significant growth can be attributed to its high-quality menu offerings and unparalleled dining experience. Featuring a contemporary design and ambience, whether guests are dining-in or having take-out/delivery, Buffalo’s Express offers friends and families the flexibility to enjoy their world-famous chicken wings however they prefer. Buffalo’s Express – Where Everyone is Family™.

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This news release may contain "forward-looking" statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward looking-statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as uncertainty of consumer demand for the Company's products, as well as additional risks and uncertainties that are identified and described in Company's SEC filings, including our Offering Circular filed on October 23, 2017. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. The Company does not undertake, and it specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, events or circumstances after the date of such statement.

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