M&A Deal Summary

FAT Brands Acquires Yalla Mediterranean

On December 4, 2018, FAT Brands acquired restaurant Yalla Mediterranean

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is FAT Brands’ 2nd transaction in the Restaurants sector.
  • This is FAT Brands’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is FAT Brands’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-12-04
Target Yalla Mediterranean
Sector Restaurants
Buyer(s) FAT Brands
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Yalla Mediterranean

Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Yalla Mediterranean is a casual restaurant brand specializing in authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a vibrant, environmentally-friendly space. Yalla Mediterranean is based in Manhattan Beach, California.

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Buyer

FAT Brands

Beverly Hills, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 2017
Sector Restaurants
Employees2,600
Revenue 480M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

FAT Brands is a franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns five restaurant brands, Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe, Buffalo’s Express and Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses, that have approximately 300 locations open and 300 under development in 32 countries. FAT Brands was founded in 2017 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 9
Sector (Restaurants) 2 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 7
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 9
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-15 Hurricane Grill & Wings

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Hurricane Grill & Wings is an own and operator of restaurants offers jumbo fresh wings paired with over 35 signature sauces and rubs, with a diverse menu featuring fresh food options like fries, tacos and burgers.

Buy $13M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-13 Johnny Rockets

Lake Forest, California, United States

The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. is an international restaurant franchise that offers high quality, innovative menu items including items including Certied Angus Beef® cooked-to-order hamburgers, Boca Burger®, chicken sandwiches, crispy fries and rich, delicious hand-spun shakes and malts. Johnny Rockets was established in 1986 and is based in Lake Forest, California.

Buy $25M
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