Fatburger Opens First Location in Lebanon

Burger Chain Continues To Rapidly Grow Footprint Throughout The Middle East

2013-04-20

LOS ANGELES, CA, April 20, 2013 (Press-News.org) Fatburger (www.fatburger.com), known for juicy, made-to-order burgers, has announced its newest location in Beirut, Lebanon. The owner of the newest location, Vetra Investments, LLC, is a prominent hospitality and food service specialist based in Dubai. They have been a driving force in Fatburger's international growth, currently operating eight of the fast casual units in the UAE, with another soon to open in Abu Dhabi.

The leading better burger brand has locations in over 27 countries and continues to embrace the unique culture created over 60 years ago in Los Angeles. To date, Fatburger has nearly half of its locations overseas, further emphasizing the brand's commitment to growing its international profile, including many untapped markets. Along with its expansion plans in the Middle East, Fatburger has agreements for over 300 new units, which will extend its global reach in areas such as Asia, Europe and North Africa. Recently, the chain opened international restaurants in Amman, Jordan and Karachi, Pakistan.

"As a trademark American company, exploring this market in Lebanon is an exciting and strategic addition to our global expansion," said CEO of Fatburger, Andy Wiederhorn. "We are thrilled to work with Vetra Investments to offer international consumers this classic American meal, and look forward to continued growth throughout the Middle East."

For more information or to find a Fatburger near you, please visit http://www.fatburger.com.

About Fatburger
An All-American, Hollywood favorite, Fatburger is a fast casual restaurant serving big, juicy, tasty burgers made fresh with 100% pure lean beef specifically created for each customer. With a legacy more than 60 years old, 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 .

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