Fatburger Brings a Taste of Hollywood to Japan with Okinawa Opening

December 16, 2025 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES, -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the opening of its newest Fatburger location in Okinawa in partnership with Green Micro Factory Inc., marking the brand’s highly anticipated return to Japan. 

“Fatburger’s strong legacy of serving quality, made-to-order burgers and other signature menu offerings has made the brand an international favorite,” said Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ Fast Casual Division. “We look forward to bringing the Fatburger experience back to Japan, as this opening marks a significant milestone towards our global expansion strategy.”

“We see Okinawa as a prime market to grow the Fatburger brand,” said Yasushi Okuda of Green Micro Factory Inc. “All-American chains continue to flourish on the island, and with our premium menu offerings and unparalleled guest experience, we look forward to a warm reception from both locals and tourists.”

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles over 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 percent real ice cream.

SOURCE FAT Brands

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