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1. • • CurbedLA shares this good-news bit for preservationists and fans of Fatburger, and report that the original 1952 South LA stand where the popular fast food franchise began has been purchased by the CRA and will be preserved and made a part of the new development on the property.
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     Site of Original Fatburger Stand in South LA Saved By CRA ...

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   What happened to Fatburger?

   • Around this time, the original Fatburger stand on Western Avenue shutterred, but was retained by Yancey’s daughter, Adair. Fog Cutter Capital Group provided an investment group, led by president Keith Warlick, the financing needed to acquire a controlling interest in 2003.

   From South LA to Stardom: The History of Fatburger

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   Is this the first Fatburger in Los Angeles?

   • But if you inspect closely at the corner, you’ll find a small feature that vaguely pays tribute to the first Fatburger, a Los Angeles fast food institution. In fact, this is the original location of the first Fatburger ever.

   From South LA to Stardom: The History of Fatburger

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   Who owns Fatburger?

   • Fatburger is currently owned by FAT Brands, which has rapidly expanded its footprint, but despite now having over 180 locations around the world, it’s still very much an LA institution. Of the 54 locations in California, over 20 of them can be found in and around the LA area.

   From South LA to Stardom: The History of Fatburger

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   When did Fatburger become a restaurant?

   • The newly formed Fatburger Corporation focused on expanding and opened locations shortly after in Las Vegas and by the end of 1997 had 29 locations with an ambitious plan of growing to 250 locations within 5 years. But, that zealous expansion didn’t materialize and Fatburger came close to being purchased by Restaurant Teams International in 1999.

   From South LA to Stardom: The History of Fatburger

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   When did Fatburger become famous?

   • Throughout the 50s and early 60s, Fatburger gained notoriety when Black entertainers Ray Charles, James Brown, and Red Foxx stood among her customers. Wanting to expand her Fatburger’s footprint in LA, Lovie found a former hot dog stand near the corner of Burton Way and La Cienega Boulevard near Beverly Hills and opened her second location in 1973.

   From South LA to Stardom: The History of Fatburger

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   Where was the first Fatburger ever made?

   • In fact, this is the original location of the first Fatburger ever. The story of Fatburger is a windy, inspirational tale that highlights Black entrepreneurship in South Los Angeles throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. And it begins with the exemplary Black entrepreneur Lovie Yancey.

   From South LA to Stardom: The History of Fatburger

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3. www.latimes.com › california › storyEx-Fatburger boss indicted in $47-million 'sham loan' scheme ...

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   May 10, 2024 · A federal grand jury this week indicted Andrew Wiederhorn, the former chief executive of the company that owns the Fatburger and Johnny Rockets restaurant chains, on federal charges alleging...

4. southlarecap.com › 2023/07/20 › fatburger-historyFrom South LA to Stardom: The History of Fatburger

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   Jul 20, 2023 · Fatburger is currently owned by FAT Brands, which has rapidly expanded its footprint, but despite now having over 180 locations around the world, it’s still very much an LA institution. Of the 54 locations in California, over 20 of them can be found in and around the LA area.

5. www.latimes.com › california › storyFeds probe accusations against family behind Fatburger - Los ...

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   Feb 19, 2022 · Federal authorities have been investigating the famous family behind Fatburger on allegations of fraud and money laundering.

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     LA Times Today: Fatburger family under investigation for alleged fraud, money laundering, records show

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7. finance.yahoo.com › news › family-behind-fatburgerFamily behind Fatburger under investigation for alleged fraud ...

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   Feb 19, 2022 · Federal authorities have been investigating Andrew Wiederhorn, chief executive of the company that owns the Fatburger and Johnny Rockets restaurant chains, and examining one of his family...

8. vintagenewsdaily.com › the-story-of-fatburger-oneThe Story of Fatburger, One of Los ... - Vintage News Daily

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   Mar 11, 2024 · Fatburger’s slogan, “The Last Great Hamburger Stand,” refers to its humble roots that go way back to its establishment in 1947. Two African-American founders Lovie Yancey and Charles Simpson opened their first burger shack named Mr. Fatburger in Los Angeles, California.

9. www.vice.com › en › articleLA's Black Food Entrepreneurs Remember Nipsey Hussle's ... - VICE

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   Apr 15, 2019 · When Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot on March 31 in broad daylight outside of his Marathon clothing store in LA’s Crenshaw neighborhood, the 33-year-old rapper’s death sent shockwaves through...

10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FatburgerFatburger - Wikipedia

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    In July 2015, a branch in Lahore was shut down by authorities due to health and food safety reasons. [13] Locations.