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FAT Brands Inc. to Acquire Fazoli’s Restaurant Chain for $130 Million

FAT Brands Inc. to Acquire Fazoli’s Restaurant Chain for $130 Million

Premium, Quick-Service Chain Marks FAT Brands' Debut into Italian Dining Category
November 2, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Signs 11th Franchise Deal Marking 29 New Locations in Development for Record-Setting FY2022

Fazoli’s Signs 11th Franchise Deal Marking 29 New Locations in Development for Record-Setting FY2022

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain signs four area development agreements in September to open locations in Florida, Georgia, North…
October 12, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Debuts the Ultimate Mac and Cheese for Fall

Fazoli’s Debuts the Ultimate Mac and Cheese for Fall

Angus Beef Mac & Cheese, Lobster Mac & Cheese, The Cheesecake Factory Bakery's Pumpkin Cheesecake and more available at iconic…
September 30, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Prepares to Celebrate Warrensburg Grand Opening

Fazoli’s Prepares to Celebrate Warrensburg Grand Opening

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain to host VIP celebratory event on Sept. 27 before opening doors to public on…
September 27, 2021 · ·
Long-Awaited Fazoli’s Opens in Zanesville

Long-Awaited Fazoli’s Opens in Zanesville

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain hosted VIP celebratory event on Sept. 7 before opening doors to public and giving…
September 13, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Celebrates Grand Opening of First Rome Restaurant

Fazoli’s Celebrates Grand Opening of First Rome Restaurant

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain to host official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. 30
August 26, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Reports 14th Double-Digit Sales Gain with July Reaching Nearly 28% Over 2019

Fazoli’s Reports 14th Double-Digit Sales Gain with July Reaching Nearly 28% Over 2019

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain sees two-year sales comparisons up 27.6% and traffic up 14%
August 17, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Donates $10,000 to Children of Restaurant Employees

Fazoli’s Donates $10,000 to Children of Restaurant Employees

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain supports nonprofit through Seeds of Compassion fund
August 12, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Meets the Dietary Needs of its Guests with New Partner – CertiStar

Fazoli’s Meets the Dietary Needs of its Guests with New Partner – CertiStar

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain teams up with CertiStar to provide interactive menu that effectively protects guests with food…
July 22, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Maintains Unprecedented Double-Digit Sales and Traffic Streak in Q2

Fazoli’s Maintains Unprecedented Double-Digit Sales and Traffic Streak in Q2

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain reports 13th double-digit sales gain in June, signs eight franchise deals and opens three…
July 19, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Continues to Amplify Menu with Launch of Indulgent Stuffed Pasta

Fazoli’s Continues to Amplify Menu with Launch of Indulgent Stuffed Pasta

Iconic Italian brand debuts premium Four Meat Manicotti and Shrimp Alfredo Manicotti
July 15, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s on Track to Reach Historical FY2022 Franchise Development Goal

Fazoli’s on Track to Reach Historical FY2022 Franchise Development Goal

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain signs eight new deals to add 22 locations to pipeline in fiscal year Q1
July 13, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Prepares to Serve More Fans in Ohio with Highly Anticipated Zanesville Debut

Fazoli’s Prepares to Serve More Fans in Ohio with Highly Anticipated Zanesville Debut

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain is set to open in Zanesville in mid-August
June 28, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Makes its Highly Anticipated Mary Esther Debut

Fazoli’s Makes its Highly Anticipated Mary Esther Debut

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain is now open
June 15, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Continues to Yield All-Time High Sales with May Hitting 18% Increase YOY and 30% Over 2019

Fazoli’s Continues to Yield All-Time High Sales with May Hitting 18% Increase YOY and 30% Over 2019

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain sees May sales up 18% and traffic over 14% month-to-date and two-year sales comparisons…
June 8, 2021 · ·
At Fazoli’s, Women Are a Driving Force Behind the Brand’s Success

At Fazoli’s, Women Are a Driving Force Behind the Brand’s Success

Recently, three female leaders at Fazoli's received accolades for their roles in leading various product launches, programs and initiatives throughout…
June 2, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Prepares to Scale New Development Heights, Anticipates Signing 40 New Franchisees For 100 Locations in FY2022

Fazoli’s Prepares to Scale New Development Heights, Anticipates Signing 40 New Franchisees For 100 Locations in FY2022

Iconic Italian brand announces biggest growth push in brand history, expands franchise sales department to achieve all-time highest development record
May 24, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Posts Another Astounding Period with April Sales Yielding 60% Increase YOY and 26% Increase Over 2019

Fazoli’s Posts Another Astounding Period with April Sales Yielding 60% Increase YOY and 26% Increase Over 2019

America's largest premium QSR Italian chain sees April sales up 60% month-to-date and two-year sales comparisons up 26%
May 10, 2021 · ·
For Fazoli’s, Technology is a Family Affair

For Fazoli’s, Technology is a Family Affair

In today's consumer climate, it's no longer enough for restaurants to have basic technology in place.
April 15, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Amplifies Menu Innovation with Highly Anticipated Systemwide Wing Rollout

Fazoli’s Amplifies Menu Innovation with Highly Anticipated Systemwide Wing Rollout

Following successful company-wide launch, iconic Italian brand officially debuts traditional and boneless wing lineup at all locations
April 13, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Achieves Most Successful Quarter in History, Breaks Over 200 Weekly Sales Records

Fazoli’s Achieves Most Successful Quarter in History, Breaks Over 200 Weekly Sales Records

Iconic Italian brand sees sales and traffic skyrocket to all-time highs in January, February and March, ending Q1 with system…
April 8, 2021 · ·
Fazoli’s Shatters Franchise Development Record with 20 New Franchise Agreements

Fazoli’s Shatters Franchise Development Record with 20 New Franchise Agreements

Iconic Italian brand signs record 20 agreements in a year - 11 in Q1 alone - to add 50 locations…
April 1, 2021 · ·
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