Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery Build on Growth in Tennessee

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FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) has announced the opening of a new co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery location in Maryville, Tennessee. This marks the first co-branded unit in Maryville, expanding the company's presence in the Knoxville area and Tennessee market.

The new location at 308 Cates Street will offer Great American Cookies' signature items, including their Original Cookie Cake, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and Double Doozies™. Marble Slab Creamery will feature their homemade small-batch ice cream with free Mix-Ins, shakes, and ice cream cakes. FAT Brands currently owns 18 restaurant brands and operates over 2,300 units worldwide.

Positive

• Expansion of co-branded concept into new Tennessee market
• Strategic growth in the Knoxville area market
• Part of FAT Brands' larger portfolio of 2,300+ units worldwide

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• None.

Iconic Dessert Duo Opens New Location in Maryville

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 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 Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery in Maryville, TN. The new location marks the first co-branded unit to open in Maryville, expanding on the concept’s growth in the Knoxville area and the state of Tennessee.

“Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery continue to see tremendous growth opportunities across Tennessee, so we are thrilled to continue building on our footprint in the region,” said Allison Lauenstein, President of Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery. “Offering timeless classics and inventive new creations, our co-branded concept is sure to become Maryville’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 308 Cates Street, Maryville, TN 37801, and is open Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 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

FAQ

When did the new Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery location open in Maryville, TN?

The new co-branded location opened at 308 Cates Street, Maryville, TN in September 2025.

What are the operating hours for FAT Brands' new Maryville location?

The location operates Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM, and Sunday 12PM-6PM.

How many brands does FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) currently own?

FAT Brands currently owns 18 restaurant brands with over 2,300 units worldwide.

What signature items are offered at the new Great American Cookies location?

The location offers the Original Cookie Cake, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and Double Doozies™ (icing sandwiched between two cookies).

What special features does Marble Slab Creamery offer at the Maryville location?

The location offers homemade small-batch ice cream with free Mix-Ins, shakes in various flavors, and ice cream cakes.