““The name of the store was my idea, I wanted to get across the idea of a big burger with everything on it . . . a meal in itself.””
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Our founder
Lovie Yancey
OUR STORY
From Dennis McLellan's 2008 Los Angeles Times article "Fatburger founder expanded South L.A. eatery into chain"
In 1947, using pieces of scrap materials from her partner (a man who worked at a construction company), Lovie Yancey opened up a three-stool hamburger stand in Los Angeles, California (on Western Avenue) - it was called Mr. Fatburger.
““The name of the store was my idea, I wanted to get across the idea of a big burger with everything on it . . . a meal in itself.””
By 1952, Lovie parted ways with her partner and so did the “Mr.” from the stand’s name.
From the beginning, Lovie was a fixture at the stand where customers, including entertainers Redd Foxx and Ray Charles, would custom-order their burgers. She would work very long days, and sleepless nights, spending as much time at the stand as she could to ensure that everything was being done properly. As word got out that Lovie’s Fatburgers were the best in town, she continually got more and more requests for her to keep the stand open later, and later, into the night.
By 1973, Lovie opened up a second Fatburger location (on La Cienega Boulevard in West LA); it quickly became a popular hangout for late night club goers and celebrity burger buffs. In 1981 Lovie began offering Fatburger franchises and in 1990 Lovie sold Fatburger to an investment company [owned by Magic Johnson]. In 2003 Beverly Hills based Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. acquired Fatburger and today there are 200 Fatburger restaurants, in 19 countries - all of which are still making Fatburgers the same way Lovie did.
Every meal is cooked-to-order, just the way you want it, every time. Using only the freshest ingredients, and traditional cooking methods (you won’t find heat-lamps or microwaves in our stands), we’re best known for our fresh-never-frozen, lean-beef, chicken, turkey and veggie burgers & sandwiches, our hand-scooped, real ice cream milkshakes, homemade-from-scratch onion rings and build-your-own-burger experience.
The Fatburger XXXL Challenge
WALL OF FAME
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THE XXXL FATBURGER
Three 1/2 lb patties of fresh, never frozen lean beef. Served on our world famous sponge dough bun.
Topped with: lettuce, tomato, mustard, relish, diced onions, pickles, mayo, and cheddar cheese.
Your choice of premium add-ons: Egg, Bacon, Chili, Grilled Onions, Onion Rings and more.
Conquer the XXXL Fatburger and earn your spot on the #XXXchallenge Wall of Fame for eternity.
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