Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery Accelerate Growth in North Carolina
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) has announced the opening of a new co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery location in Sanford, North Carolina. This strategic expansion brings both dessert brands to the Raleigh area, building upon their existing presence in Charlotte.
The new location, situated at 3268 US Hwy 87 South, offers Great American Cookies' signature products, including their Original Cookie Cake and famous chocolate chip cookies, alongside Marble Slab Creamery's homemade, small-batch ice cream with free Mix-Ins. FAT Brands currently owns 18 restaurant brands and operates over 2,300 units worldwide.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) ha annunciato l'apertura di una nuova sede co-branded di Great American Cookies e Marble Slab Creamery a Sanford, nella Carolina del Nord. Questa mossa strategica introduce entrambi i marchi dolciari nell'area di Raleigh, rafforzando la loro presenza già avviata a Charlotte.
La nuova location, situata al 3268 US Hwy 87 South, propone i prodotti iconici di Great American Cookies, tra cui la Original Cookie Cake e i celebri chocolate chip cookies, insieme al gelato artigianale in piccoli lotti di Marble Slab Creamery con Mix-Ins gratuiti. FAT Brands possiede attualmente 18 marchi di ristorazione e gestisce oltre 2.300 punti vendita nel mondo.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) ha anunciado la apertura de una nueva ubicación co-marcada de Great American Cookies y Marble Slab Creamery en Sanford, Carolina del Norte. Esta expansión estratégica lleva ambas marcas de postres al área de Raleigh, ampliando su presencia ya establecida en Charlotte.
La nueva localización, situada en 3268 US Hwy 87 South, ofrece los productos distintivos de Great American Cookies, incluida su Original Cookie Cake y las famosas galletas con chispas de chocolate, junto con el helado casero de pequeños lotes de Marble Slab Creamery con Mix-Ins gratuitos. FAT Brands posee actualmente 18 marcas de restaurantes y opera más de 2.300 unidades en todo el mundo.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT)가 노스캐롤라이나주 샌퍼드에 새로운 공동 브랜드 Great American Cookies와 Marble Slab Creamery 매장 오픈을 발표했습니다. 이번 전략적 확장으로 두 디저트 브랜드가 롤리 지역에 진출하며 샬럿에 있던 기존 입지를 확대합니다.
새 매장은 3268 US Hwy 87 South에 위치하며, Great American Cookies의 대표 제품인 오리지널 쿠키 케이크와 유명한 초코칩 쿠키, 그리고 Marble Slab Creamery의 수제 소량 배치 아이스크림(무료 Mix-Ins 제공)을 함께 선보입니다. FAT Brands는 현재 18개 외식 브랜드를 보유하고 전 세계에 2,300개 이상 매장을 운영하고 있습니다.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) a annoncé l'ouverture d'un nouveau point de vente co-brandé Great American Cookies et Marble Slab Creamery à Sanford, en Caroline du Nord. Cette expansion stratégique apporte les deux marques de desserts dans la région de Raleigh, renforçant leur présence déjà établie à Charlotte.
Le nouvel emplacement, situé au 3268 US Hwy 87 South, propose les produits emblématiques de Great American Cookies, notamment l'Original Cookie Cake et les célèbres cookies aux pépites de chocolat, ainsi que la glace maison en petites quantités de Marble Slab Creamery avec Mix-Ins gratuits. FAT Brands possède actuellement 18 marques de restauration et exploite plus de 2 300 unités dans le monde.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) hat die Eröffnung eines neuen Co-Brand-Standorts von Great American Cookies und Marble Slab Creamery in Sanford, North Carolina, bekanntgegeben. Mit dieser strategischen Erweiterung werden beide Dessertmarken im Raum Raleigh vertreten sein und bauen damit auf ihrer bereits vorhandenen Präsenz in Charlotte auf.
Der neue Standort in 3268 US Hwy 87 South bietet die bekannten Produkte von Great American Cookies, darunter die Original Cookie Cake und die berühmten Chocolate-Chip-Cookies, sowie das hausgemachte, in kleinen Chargen hergestellte Eis von Marble Slab Creamery mit kostenlosen Mix-Ins. FAT Brands besitzt derzeit 18 Gastronomiemarken und betreibt weltweit über 2.300 Einheiten.
- Strategic expansion into the Raleigh market area
- Co-branded location leveraging synergies between complementary dessert concepts
- Part of FAT Brands' larger portfolio of 2,300+ units across 18 restaurant brands
- None.
Leading Dessert Brands Arrive in Raleigh Area
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, and 16 other restaurant concepts, has announced the opening of a new co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery in Sanford, NC. The new restaurant brings both brands to the Raleigh area, expanding their footprint across North Carolina.
“Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery have had an established presence in Charlotte for some time, and this opening is a natural next step in our growth journey across North Carolina,” said Allison Lauenstein, President of Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery. “Together, the brands offer endless sweet treat possibilities. From nostalgic favorites to inventive new creations, we are confident that our co-branded concept will become Sanford’s ultimate dessert destination.”
Since 1977, Great American Cookies has baked up a reputation for not only being the creator of the Original Cookie Cake, but also for its famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. Other craveable menu items include brownies and Double Doozies™, made with delectable icing sandwiched between two cookies.
For over 40 years, Marble Slab Creamery has been an innovator in the ice cream space, dreaming up the frozen slab technique and offering homemade, small-batch Ice Cream with always free Mix-Ins, Shakes in a variety of flavors, and Ice Cream Cakes.
The new Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery is located at 3268 US Hwy 87 South, Sanford, NC 27330, and is open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For more information on Great American Cookies, visit www.greatamericancookies.com. For more information on Marble Slab Creamery, visit www.marbleslab.com.
About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit fatbrands.com.
About Great American Cookies
Founded on a family chocolate chip cookie recipe in 1977, Great American Cookies believes that pure, simple delight is part of living a full life. Serving the Original Cookie Cake, fresh baked cookies in a variety of flavors, brownies, and Double Doozies™, we promise to treat you to bites of bliss that prove how sweet life can be. With more than 400 bakeries across the country and internationally in Bahrain, Guam, Saudi Arabia, and treats available to ship right to your door, the sweet spot is always close to home. For more information, visit www.greatamericancookies.com.
About Marble Slab Creamery
Since dreaming up the frozen slab technique and serving fresh homemade, small-batch Ice Cream in-store since 1983, Marble Slab Creamery has always known how to dream big. We sprinkle our customers with imagination and promise to inspire with infinite ice cream possibilities to feed your curiosity and capture cravings. With our free unlimited Mix-in philosophy, delicious Ice Cream and Shakes in a variety of flavors, hand-rolled waffle cones, and Ice Cream Cakes, imagination has no limits. Today, Marble Slab Creamery is enjoyed by consumers across the globe with locations in Bahrain, Canada, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Puerto Rico, and the United States. For more information, visit www.marbleslab.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erin Mandzik, FAT Brands
emandzik@fatbrands.com
860-212-6509
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