Fatburger Franchise
US burger chain from 1952, offered in India only as development rights. No Indian outlet; its former owner went bankrupt in 2026 and lenders bought it.
About This Listing
Fatburger has no outlets in India. Its store locator (Oct 2026) lists 156 restaurants in 12 countries, none in India, and its only Indian restaurant, at Cyber Hub in Gurgaon, is listed as permanently closed. Its owner, OHG Brands, says franchise territories are available internationally and its enquiry form accepts applicants from India for single or multi-unit development, but it publishes no India terms. Fatburger's earlier India deals (2013 and 2019) were development deals for a region or the country, so in practice India is open only to a country or area developer, not to someone wanting one outlet.
Source: OHG Brands home and franchise pages; Fatburger store locator, Oct 2026
Fatburger franchise at a glance (terms checked Oct 2026)
Investment
ā¹4 Cr - ā¹8 Cr*
Estimate ā not published by the brand Ā· incl. fee, fit-out, equipment, rent deposit Ā· excl. working capital, GST
Ongoing take
6%
of net sales Ā· In line with the category (typical 0%ā6%, median 4%, 11 verified brands)
Franchise fee
Not published
Payback
Not published
* Not verified ā the brand doesn't publish this; the figure comes from other published sources or FranchiseChuno's estimate (see "Reported elsewhere" and "Our estimates" below). Real numbers can differ.
- Legal or regulatory action on record ā see Reputation & News
- Disputes with franchisees: None found (records checked Oct 2026)
- Outlet claim matches reality: Claims 155, locator lists 156
- Ongoing take: 6% of sales in royalty and marketing fees
Outlets
156 verified
Brand claims 155
What we couldn't verify
- ā¢ Outlet closures
- ā¢ Franchisee satisfaction
- ā¢ Profit or loss
- ā¢ Revenue trend
Ask before you sign
- Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit ā a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- Get a written, itemised cost breakdown ā the brand hasn't published one.
- Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
Franchise terms checked against Fatburger's official franchise page (OHG Brands) on 7 Oct 2026. Figures marked * aren't published by the brand ā they come from other published sources or our own estimate, and aren't verified.
Ways to Partner with Fatburger
3 partner models published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
India development rights (country or area developer)
- Investment
- ā¹4 Cr ā ā¹8 Cr
- Space
- ā
- Territory
- A country or region, with a development schedule (the 2019 India deal was 60 restaurants over 10 years)
OHG Brands says territories are available internationally and its enquiry form accepts India and multi-unit applicants. It publishes no fee, term or schedule; the investment range is our estimate.
Fatburger unit franchise (general programme; India terms not published)
- Investment
- ā
- Space
- 800 sq ft ā 2,250 sq ft
- Territory
- ā
OHG Brands publishes a 6% of net sales royalty and an 800ā2,250 sq ft ideal size for Fatburger, mainly for its home market. It publishes no investment, fee or territory terms for India.
Co-branded restaurant (Fatburger with a sister brand such as Buffalo's Express)
- Investment
- ā
- Space
- ā
- Territory
- ā
OHG Brands claims 108 co-branded franchised units. The 2019 India plan with Franglobal Advisors was for co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants; none opened that we could find.
Our Estimates
FranchiseChuno estimateFatburger doesn't publish these, so here is our best read of the market and how we got there. They are our estimates, not the brand's figures ā use them to plan, then confirm the real numbers in writing.
Taking India development rights and opening the first three Fatburger restaurants
ā¹4ā8 Cr*
OHG Brands publishes no international fee. Assumptions: three opening restaurants at our per-restaurant estimate of ā¹75 Lāā¹1.6 Cr (ā¹2.3ā4.8 Cr); an assumed country or area development fee of roughly US$120,000ā300,000 (about ā¹1ā2.5 Cr at ā¹85 per US$), which is our judgement, not a published figure; and ā¹50 Lāā¹1 Cr for training travel, supply-chain set-up for approved products and launch marketing. That is about ā¹4ā8 Cr, a little below The Pizza Company's ā¹5ā10 Cr master floor because Fatburger units are smaller quick-service sites, not full-service restaurants. The 2019 India deal committed to 60 restaurants over 10 years, so the full schedule would cost far more.
Analyst judgement Ā· Oct 2026
One Fatburger restaurant in an Indian metro (if India rights become available)
ā¹75 Lāā¹1.6 Cr*
Based on OHG Brands' stated 800ā2,250 sq ft unit and a 1,000ā2,000 sq ft Indian mall or high-street site: fit-out and full grill kitchen at about ā¹5,000ā6,500 per sq ft (ā¹50 Lāā¹1.3 Cr), rent deposits of ā¹10ā20 L, and pre-opening costs and working capital of ā¹10ā15 L. It excludes any franchise or development fee, which Fatburger does not publish for India, and any master-franchise payment.
Unit-economics model Ā· Oct 2026
Reputation & News
5 red flags to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Fatburger ā summarised by us, with every source linked.
- Legal / regulatoryĀ· 30 Sep 2026
Fatburger's parent FAT Brands filed for Chapter 11 and was sold to its lenders
FAT Brands Inc. filed for Chapter 11 in Texas in Jan 2026. The court approved a sale, and a lender entity, FBG Bid Co., took over Fatburger and most of the other brands in Jun 2026; the group now trades as OHG Brands.
Source: Fast Casual - In the newsĀ· 21 May 2026
Court approves sale of FAT Brands' restaurant brands to several buyers
Restaurant Dive reported the bankruptcy court's approval of the sale of FAT Brands' assets, with the lender group FBG Bid Co. taking the largest group of brands in a US$595 M debt transaction. (Its list of those brands omits Fatburger, which the buyer's own release includes.)
Source: Restaurant Dive - Legal / regulatoryĀ· 30 Sep 2026
Former FAT Brands chief faced federal loan-scheme charges, later dropped
Fast Casual reports that FAT Brands' chief executive stepped down in 2023 amid a federal investigation into an alleged US$47 M loan scheme, returned in Sep 2025 after prosecutors dropped all criminal charges in Jul 2025, and left after the 2026 bankruptcy with a US$5 M settlement.
Source: Fast Casual - In the newsĀ· 2 Feb 2026
FAT Brands' shares dropped from Nasdaq after its bankruptcy filing
Restaurant Dive reported that Nasdaq moved to delist FAT Brands, Fatburger's then parent, effective 4 Feb 2026, citing the Chapter 11 filing and concerns about the value left for shareholders.
Source: Restaurant Dive - Customer viewĀ· Oct 2026
India's only Fatburger, at Cyber Hub Gurgaon, is listed as permanently closed
Zomato lists the Fatburger restaurant at DLF Cyber Hub, Gurgaon as permanently closed and unrated.
Source: Zomato
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- In the newsĀ· 6 Feb 2019
FAT Brands announced 60 co-branded restaurants for India in 2019
FAT Brands said Franglobal Advisors would develop 60 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants in India over 10 years. We found no restaurant opened under this plan.
Source: Restaurant Dive - In the newsĀ· 10 May 2013
Fatburger signed a 25-restaurant deal for North India in 2013
QSR Magazine reported Fatburger's first India agreement, with VAZZ Foods, for 25 restaurants in North India.
Source: QSR Magazine
Legal & Contract Summary
Key contract terms at a glance ā read before you sign.
Agreement Type
Not specifiedContract Duration
āRenewal Available
āTerritory Exclusivity
āNon-Compete Clause
āExit Clause
āWho Can Apply for Fatburger
Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.
Licences & registrations
| Licence | Issued by | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI food business licence or registrationNeeded by any restaurant in India; not specific to Fatburger. | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India | You |
About the Brand
Brand USP
A Los Angeles burger brand dating from 1952 whose locator lists 156 restaurants across 12 countries, but none in India.
Why invest in Fatburger?
Fatburger by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure156 in 12 countries (none in India)
Restaurants on Fatburger's own store locator Ā· Oct 2026
Store locator155
Franchised units, per its franchise page Ā· Oct 2026
Brand claim108
Co-branded franchised units, per its franchise page Ā· Oct 2026
Brand claim'Over 200 units in 20 countries' in one place and '15 states, 8 countries' in another
Footprint stated on the same franchise page Ā· Oct 2026
Brand claimFatburger Outlet Network
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (Cyber Hub, Gurgaon ā listed as permanently closed) | ā | 1 | ā | ā |
By country Ā· Oct 2026
- United States66
- Canada62
- Mexico5
- DR Congo4
- Iraq4
- Qatar3
- Singapore3
- Japan2
- France2
- China2
- Tunisia2
- Morocco1
+ 1 more
Company Health Check
What Fatburger's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts ā the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.
Group companies
- OHG Brands (FBG Bid Co. LLC and FBG Management Co.)Holding company
- FAT Brands Inc.Associate
- VAZZ Foods Pvt LtdAssociate
Source: Tracxn (FAT Brands Inc. filings); US Bankruptcy Court S.D. Texas docket 26-90126 via CourtListener; GlobeNewswire release of 16 Jun 2026 (checked Oct 2026)
Full company recordsFinancials year by year, registered details, leadership and timelineShowHide
Fatburger Financials Over Time
Figures for the whole group, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: FAT Brands Inc. consolidated (Fatburger's former parent), via Tracxn; US$ converted to ā¹ by Tracxn
A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle ā talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.
Company Profile
The legal entity behind the brand, its leadership, and its official channels.
- Headquarters
- Beverly Hills, California, USA
Leadership
- LLovie YanceyFounder (1952)
Social presence
Fatburger Timeline
1952
Lovie Yancey founds Fatburger in Los Angeles
OHG Brands notes the business began in 1947 as 'Mr. Fatburger'.
May 2013
25-restaurant deal for North India with VAZZ Foods
Fatburger's first India agreement, with Delhi-based VAZZ Foods Pvt Ltd.
SourceOct 2016
Fatburger's India web page lists one restaurant, at Cyber Hub, Gurgaon
Archived copy of fatburger.com/india. The restaurant is now listed as permanently closed.
SourceFeb 2019
FAT Brands announces 60 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants in India over 10 years
Partner: Franglobal Advisors Pvt Ltd. We found no restaurant opened under this plan as of Oct 2026.
SourceFeb 2020
Fatburger's India web page is taken down
The Wayback Machine records fatburger.com/india returning 'not found' from Feb 2020.
Source26 Jan 2026
Parent FAT Brands Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas
Case 26-90126, US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Fatburger North America, Inc. was one of the debtors (26-90238, jointly administered).
SourceFeb 2026
FAT Brands' shares are delisted from Nasdaq, effective 4 Feb 2026, after the bankruptcy filing
Source19 May 2026
Bankruptcy court approves the sale of Fatburger and most other FAT Brands concepts to lender group FBG Bid Co.
Sale order, docket no. 1377, case 26-90126 (S.D. Texas).
Source16 Jun 2026
Lender group FBG Bid Co. completes its purchase of Fatburger and other FAT Brands concepts for about US$595 M
Source27 Jul 2026
Court confirms a plan of liquidation for what remained of FAT Brands
Order confirming the joint plan of liquidation, signed 27 Jul 2026; effective date noticed 31 Jul 2026.
SourceSep 2026
The brand portfolio relaunches as OHG Brands
Source
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow Fatburger looks once the numbers are checked side by side.
- āBrand operating for 74 yearsFounded in 1952. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
- āOutlet claim matches its store locator156 outlets on its own store locator (Oct 2026), in line with the 155 it claims.
- !5 red flags in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.
Data completeness
36%
- ā Terms checked against the brand's own page
- ā Published investment (not an estimate)
- ā Franchise fee
- ā Royalty
- ā ROI or payback claim
- ā Agreement term
- ā Training details
- ā Outlet cities verified
- ā Company financials
- ā Legal entity
- ā News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what Fatburger does and doesn't publish.
- 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit ā a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- 2Get a written, itemised cost breakdown ā the brand hasn't published one.
- 3Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- 4Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 5Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 6Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
- 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 8Visit 2ā3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.
Running the outletSpace, staff, launch steps, training, support and who does whatShowHide
Operations Required
What you'll need on the ground to run this franchise day-to-day.
Area Required
800 - 2,250 sq ft
Staff Needed
ā
Setup Time
ā
Owner Involvement
ā
Best Locations
Not published
Business Type
Not published
Training & Support
What the brand provides to help you launch and run your franchise.
Operations Manual
Step-by-step playbook for running the outlet
Supply Chain Support
Vendor sourcing, inventory & logistics
Technology / POS
Billing, inventory, and management software
Marketing Support
National & local marketing campaigns
Launch Support
Pre-opening setup and grand-opening assistance
Ongoing Field Support
Regular visits and operational coaching
Training Programme
Ongoing Support
What Fatburger franchisees say
We haven't yet heard from enough Fatburger franchisees to show anything. We publish totals once 3 or more people who run an outlet have answered and we've called each one to check.
I run a Fatburger outlet ā share how it wentFrequently Asked Questions
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