FAT Brands Opens Johnny Rockets Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, UAE

FAT brand has Launched the first brick-and-mortar store, Johnny Rockets in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The restaurant is being opened by franchise partner Kitopi, which has a master franchise agreement with FAT Brands, opening 136 brick-and-mortar locations and 70 ghost kitchens across the Middle East.

Johnny Rockets Abu Dhabi is located in Khalifa, Abu Dhabi.

The new restaurant will serve Johnny Rocket meals, burgers, fries and hand shakes to guests.

FAT Brands has opened its restaurant concepts in 15 of Kitopi’s existing ghost kitchens in the area, including Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Elevation Burger and Buffalo’s Express.

“Since announcing our partnership with Kitopi in 2021, we have been impressed with their ability to successfully launch and operate our brand,” said Jake Berchtold, Chief Operating Officer, Fast Casual, FAT Brands.

“Now, we are excited to continue this growth journey with them as they begin to open brick-and-mortar stores. The Middle East is ripe for expansion and we look forward to bringing burgers, shakes, Chips and fun.”

In the coming weeks, the franchise partner plans to open another Johnny Rockets brick-and-mortar store in Dubai.

Johnny Rockets restaurants currently operate in the United States and 25 other countries around the world.

Earlier this month, FAT Brands opens a Johnny Rockets restaurant Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, India.