Fatburger is a chain of fast food restaurants from the US serving lunch and dinner and specializing in burgers, milkshakes, wings, and fries.
Fatburger, with its official name, Fatburger North America Inc., is a chain of fast food restaurants in the US and found in 19 other countries all over the world. There are 182 locations as of 2021, which are found in Canada, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Macau, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, as well as in the UK, Fiji, Indonesia, and Japan.
The first Fatburger restaurant was opened in 1947 but it had a different name, which was “Mr. Fatburger.” It was founded by Lovie Yancey who named it after her boyfriend at the time. In 1952, “Mr.” was emitted out of the brand name, and thus, the restaurant was simply called, “Fatburger” since then.
The first location was in Los Angeles, California, and the restaurant continued to operate in the Western region of the US before it started expanding to the rest of North America in the 1990s. Their headquarters as of 2023 is in Beverly Hills, California.
Fatburger is known for its juicy, flavorful burgers, as well as other classic American staples such as chicken wings, fries, milkshakes, and sandwiches.
For more information about Fatburger and its menu, please visit the official website.
What Makes Fatburger Different?
Fatburger is considered to be a fast food restaurant but they don’t cook and prepare the items on the menu beforehand. They will only cook the food that’s being ordered, leading to freshly made and high-quality food. It stays true to its famous tagline: “The Last Great Hamburger Stand,” which represents the company’s commitment to producing flavorful, great-value, and tasty burgers.
They also make it possible to make your very own burger through the add-ons, which include egg, onion rings, vegan cheese, chili, and other toppings you can add to the burgers on the menu. You can also choose from 4 different sizes for the burgers, with the biggest being 1.5 pounds.
Fatburger also takes pride in being a family-friendly fast food restaurant offering items that cater to food preferences. They offer vegan and vegetarian options, as well as kids’ meals, and even a gluten-free bun.
The Fatburger menu is simple, with a focus on their Burgers menu. It includes classic American fast food items, with the following categories:
- The Fatburger
- Classic Sandwiches
- Buffalo’s Express Wings
- Sides and More
- Shakes
- Drinks
- Kid’s Meals
The Fatbuger is the signature item on the menu and the very thing that put Fatburger on the fast food map. It is made with 100% pure lean beef, freshly ground, and perfectly grilled. It is then served on a toasted sponge-dough bun, with toppings you can customize.
For the full Fatburger experience, make sure to order “The Works,” which includes lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, mayo, pickles, and relish. If you want to add more to your toppings, you can add egg, chili, bacon, and onion rings, opt for UDI’s gluten-free bun, or choose the Daiya dairy-free cheese.
You can also choose from 4 different burger sizes, which Medium, Large, XXL, and XXXL. The Medium size is the original size, while the Large is ½ pound, the XXL is 1 pound, and the XXXL is the 1.5-pound burger.
Other items on the menu include chicken and turkey sandwiches, Island Burger, Veggie Burger, and the Impossible Burger.
For the Wings, you can choose between boneless or bone-in chicken, with a choice of 12 different sauces. There’s also a hotness meter, where you can choose between 3 different levels of hotness for your sauce.
As for drinks, Fatburger offers milkshakes and Pepsi products.
The best-selling item is hands down, The Fatburger. It is the item on the menu that keeps customers coming back for more. Burgers are always build-to-order, so you won’t find any cooked burgers when you visit any of the locations. Because of a customer’s capacity to choose add-ons and sizes, each burger is always made-to-order.
Other bestselling items include the Turkey sandwich, the Boneless Chicken Wings with Scorchin’ Hot Sauce, and the milkshakes that are made with 100% real ice cream.
A fast food restaurant may not seem like a place where you can find vegetarian or vegan options, but you'd be surprised to know that Fatburger was the very first national chain of fast food restaurants to permanently offer The Impossible Burger on its menu.
The Impossible Burger is made of a plant-based patty, with vegan cheese, lettuce, and tomato. You can also opt for other vegan toppings. If you’re simply looking for a vegetarian option, you can order The Veggie Burger, which is also made of a plant-based patty but it’s made with real cheese and mayo.
Other vegan items on the menu include potato fries and sweet potato fries. Fatburger is also known for its vegan milkshakes, which come in 4 flavors: vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, and Maui-Banana. The milk used for these shakes is non-dairy.
Yes, there’s a Kid’s menu at Fatburger, making it a favorite family-friendly burger joint for communities. the Kid's menu offers three smaller portion options, which include the following:
- Small Fatburger
- Fatburger Hotdog
- Boneless Wings with a choice of sauce
All meals come with a side of fries and a drink. Kids can choose from the list of Pepsi products offered on the menu.
What are the Opening Hours of Fatburger?
Fatburger serves lunch and dinner and that means they open right before lunch, which is 10 am or 11 am, and close at 10 pm or 11 pm. Opening hours vary depending on location so please check with the nearest Fatburger to verify.
Does Fatburger Offer Delivery?
Yes, one of the best features of Fatburger is its delivery options. You can order online or through delivery partners. Please check with the nearest Fatburger location near you to check which third-party delivery partners offer the Fatburger menu.