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Iconic Burger Franchise Opens New Location in Riverview, FL

LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 16 other restaurant concepts, announces Fatburger’s return to the Tampa area. Located in Riverview, FL, the new restaurant marks the first location in the state in approximately 20 years. The opening is just the start of a new wave of locations arriving in Florida for the all-American burger brand -three more locations will be opening in Tampa in the next five years, in addition to 10 locations in Orlando within the next seven years.

“We are heavily invested in growing the Fatburger brand in Florida,” said Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ Fast Casual Division. “Making our return to the state after two decades is incredibly rewarding, especially with a committed, experienced partner like Whole Factor Inc., who will be opening 13 more units in Florida. Fans have been eagerly waiting for us and the time has finally come for them to grab their favorite burgers, fries, and milkshakes!”

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles 70 years ago, the chain has been known for its delicious, grilled-to-perfection and cooked to order burgers. Founder Lovie Yancey believed that a big burger with everything on it is a meal in itself; at Fatburger “everything” is not just the usual roster of toppings. Burgers can be customized with everything from bacon and eggs to chili and onion rings. In addition to its famous burgers, the Fatburger menu also includes Fat and Skinny Fries, sweet potato fries, scratch-made onion rings, Impossible^™ Burgers, turkeyburgers, hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwiches, and hand-scooped milkshakes made from 100% real ice cream.

To celebrate the new restaurant, the Riverview location will be hosting a grand opening celebration on June 24, with the first 100 customers receiving a free Original Fatburger. Additionally, fans can score a free drink with any purchase throughout the day.

The new Fatburger Riverview restaurant is located at 9950 Upper Alafia Court, Riverview, FL 33578. The location is open Sunday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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

About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands

FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 17 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit www.fatbrands.com.

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 legacy spanning 70 years, 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 ambiance, 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^™. For more information, visit www.fatburger.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the timing and performance of new store openings. Forward-looking statements reflect expectations of FAT Brands Inc. (“we”, “our” or the “Company”) concerning the future and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies, including but not limited to uncertainties surrounding the severity, duration and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors are difficult to predict and beyond our control, and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We refer you to the documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other factors. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Mandzik, FAT Brandsemandzik@fatbrands.com860-212-6509

Pulte Homes is building three new residential communities in South Hillsborough County.

RIVERVIEW, FL — Pulte Homes has closed on land for four new communities, including one of the last developable tracts of land in Riverview, with the purchase of 197 acres for Spencer Glen off Simmons Loop.

As part of the new developments, Pulte Homes will introduce two new product lines in the Apollo Beach master-planned community, Waterset, and build three additional new communities in South Hillsborough County at Hawks Grove, Riversedge and Spencer Glen in Riverview.

South Hillsborough County is one of the fast-growing areas of the county.

“Location and convenient commutes are two of the most important factors for homebuyers,” said Pulte's West Florida Division President Sean Strickler. “Buyers want to live in South Hillsborough County because of its proximity to downtown Tampa, jobs and all the other conveniences and entertainment options Tampa Bay offers. That popularity, combined with difficulties with rezoning available land in Hillsborough County, also means there isn’t much land remaining. These communities have been highly sought after by developers and builders for years. We’re so pleased to be able to deliver our new home designs that will meet the needs of our prospective homebuyers.”

With a prime location approximately one mile from the Interstate 75/Big Bend Road interchange and U.S. 301, Spencer Glen will offer access to commuting corridors. Within a 3-mile radius, homeowners will find multiple retail centers that offer daily conveniences such as groceries, pharmacies, shopping and dining. Recreation areas such as the Alafia River, E.G. Simmons Regional Park, Little Manatee River State Park and Apollo Beach are all within a 15-minute drive.

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Spencer Glen is zoned for Dolby Elementary and Eisenhower Middle. Sumner High School, one of the newest high schools in Hillsborough County, is just a mile away from the community.

When complete, Spencer Glen will feature 492 homes on 197 acres. The community’s resort-style amenities will offer a clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool and pickleball courts. A children’s playground, dog park and walking trails are also planned.

Located on Boyette Road, Hawks Grove will feature 26 homes in a boutique community with close proximity to FishHawk Ranch. FishHawk Town Center and other nearby conveniences include dining, shopping, fitness and entertainment outlets.

Hawks Grove schools include the A-rated Newsome High School. Much of the community’s perimeter will feature extensive landscaping with several mature oak trees, giving homeowners. All homes in the community will include a three-car garage, 18- by 18-inch tile flooring and quartz countertops. Hawks Grove will build on the success of Pulte Homes’ nearby Hawks Reserve and Hammock Crest communities.

Just a few miles northwest of Hawks Grove, PulteGroup will build Riversedge. Located off of Carr Road north of Boyette Road, each of the 29 homes in this boutique community will offer a natural setting and extra deep backyards. All backyards can accommodate a pool with select homes backing to mature trees.

Homes are expected to range from 1,850 to 3,416 square feet. Riversedge’s youngest residents will be zoned for Boyette Springs Elementary, Barrington Middle and Riverview High School.

In Apollo Beach, Pulte will purchase 113 40-foot and 60-foot lots from Brookfield Communities in the newest phase of the award-winning Waterset. This follows Pulte’s sold-out Villas at Waterset. In the upcoming phase, Pulte will offer single-family, new-construction homes.

Homeowners will have access to Waterset’s amenities, including 12 miles of trails for walking, running and biking, two fitness centers, three pools and a variety of sports courts. The community boasts more than 10 parks along with a clubhouse that houses a resort-style pool with a waterslide. It also includes The Landing Club and Café.

Floor plans for Spencer Grove, Hawks Grove, Riversedge and Waterset are coming soon.

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RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Advent Health is building its newest hospital on Boyette Road in Riverview. They're racing to finish construction and keep up with how fast the U.S. 301 corridor is growing in South Hillsborough County.

"We chose this specific location, because there are 500,000 people that live in about a 25-minute radius of this facility," said Jason Newmyer, the president and chief executive officer of AdventHealth Riverview.

The new hospital is designed to expand with relative ease.

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"We're going to start with 82 beds and have the ability to go to 160 beds without having to bring cranes back on the property or seriously impact traffic in any way," said Newmyer.

Riverview will be AdventHealth's 29th hospital in Florida. It's modeled after a hospital in another fast-growing part of our area. It's virtually the same as AdventHealth's Wesley Chapel Hospital, which opened in 2012 with 80 beds.

It's now more than doubled with 180 beds. Newmyer said what they learned in Wesley Chapel will help them grow in Riverview.

"We'll go into space that has already been set up with plumbing and gas ready to go. All we have to do is drywall and bring in beds," Newmyer said.

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It may or may not be a coincidence that a competing hospital company has a billboard along the highway very close by. It advertises Baycare's St. Joseph's Hospital South about 13 minutes away. It opened in 2015 with 90 beds, and it has now grown to more than 220 rooms.

Hosptial companies said they're not just putting up bricks and mortar, they're also bringing in jobs and expertise that helps growing communities.

"We’re recruiting doctors from around the country," said Newmyer. "Urologists, general surgeons, bariatric surgery, and orthopedics."

Advent Health is pouring $160 million into its new Riverview hospital, but with confidence of a good return on the investment.

"This ER is going to take care of folks that live in the Gibsonton, Riverview and South Hillsborough County area," said Newmyer.

In small towns that get big fast, people in the hospital business are building to grow. AdventHealth Riverview Hospital is scheduled to open in October 2024.

A grand opening celebration will be held two days after the opening. The first 100 customers will receive an Original Fatburger.

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Following on the back of Dave's Hot Chicken opening in Tampa, hungry customers can now expect to chow down on some food from Fatburger when a location opens in Riverview later this month.

Fatburger will be officially opening on June 22 in Riverview, located at 9950 Upper Alafia Ct. This is one of four planned locations set to open in the Tampa Bay area, which was announced back in June 2022.

“We are heavily invested in growing the Fatburger brand in Florida,” Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ Fast Casual Division, said in a statement. “Making our return to the state after two decades is incredibly rewarding, especially with a committed, experienced partner like Whole Factor Inc., who will be opening 13 more units in Florida.

"Fans have been eagerly waiting for us and the time has finally come for them to grab their favorite burgers, fries, and milkshakes!”

A grand opening celebration will be held two days after the opening on June 24. The first 100 customers will receive an Original Fatburger.

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People can also look forward to scoring a free drink with any purchase all day long, and there will be branded shirts and bumper stickers being handed out as well.

Fatburger first came to the Tampa area back in 2003 with customers being able to head over to International Plaza and Clearwater Mall, the Tampa Bay Times explains. But those locations have since closed.

"The hype surrounding this opening only continues to grow and the all-American burger chain wants to roll out the works for its fans," an email from the company read, in part.

Along with the four locations in the Tampa Bay area, Fatburger fans in Orlando will be able to grab some grub from 10 locations coming to their area in the near future.

Ever since opening the first Fatburger location 70 years ago in Los Angeles, the chain has opened multiple locations across the world being known for its burgers.

RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFLA) — Hundreds of health care workers for Maximus plan to go on strike Monday in Riverview.

They’ll join call center workers across the southeast demanding better pay and more opportunities in the workplace.

Maximus handles millions of calls about Obamacare, Medicare and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention info line. Last month, the company laid off 700 workers at facilities throughout Florida, Louisiana, Virginia and Mississippi.

Workers are demanding protection against lay-offs, $25 per hour pay and opportunities for career advancement. Strategically, the strike is planned as millions could be pushed off Medicaid and need assistance navigating the federal market.

Maximus employee Dedra Dawes says, “I have a lot of experience and I feel like we should be treated and compensated for the work we do. We’re essential workers but we’re not treated with the respect we should have.” She adds, “We have families that we want to support and it makes it very difficult to live and survive when they do things like this.”

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Maximus welcomes the opportunity to engage directly with our employees and work together to resolve their concerns. We respect our employees’ legal right to attempt to organize, and any information we provide is designed to help them make an informed decision about union representation. Our employees are engaged and motivated to deliver high-quality customer service to millions of Americans. With competitive wages and benefits, our employees believe Maximus is a great place to work. We know this because we have historically lower attrition rates than normal. Additionally, our most recent employee engagement survey shows that 84% of our employees plan to stay with the company for at least another 12 months. Over the past several years, Maximus has improved pay and compensation, reduced employees’ out-of-pocket health care expenses and improved work processes and safety. We continue to look for ways to assure that Maximus is an employer of choice. Our people want to work for Maximus and their passion is making a difference. They consistently provide high-quality service and demonstrate deep knowledge about the programs we support. Thanks to our employees’ performance, we continue to provide the best customer experience to the American public when they need help navigating government programs.