Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery Reach 80th Location Milestone in Houston Area

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FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) has announced a significant expansion milestone as Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery reach their 80th location in the Houston area. The growth includes recent openings of two co-branded stores in Houston and Magnolia, TX.

Great American Cookies, founded in 1977, is known for creating the Original Cookie Cake and its signature chocolate chip cookie recipe. Marble Slab Creamery, established in 1983, pioneered the frozen slab technique and offers homemade small-batch ice cream with unlimited Mix-Ins.

The expansion demonstrates FAT Brands' continued growth in Texas, with the company currently owning 18 restaurant brands and over 2,300 units worldwide. Both brands maintain international presence in markets including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other regions.

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• Significant market expansion with 80 locations in Houston area
• Strong regional growth with new co-branded store openings
• Established presence in international markets including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other regions

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• None.

Sweet Treat Concepts Continue Strong Growth Trajectory in Texas

LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., announces a new growth milestone for sister concepts Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, the opening of their 80^th location in the Houston area, including both co-branded and standalone locations. Recent openings include two co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery stores in Houston, TX and Magnolia, TX.

“Houston continues to be a key expansion hub for Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery,” said Allison Lauenstein, President of Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery. “This incredible achievement is a testament to the unwavering support of our loyal fans who we aim to celebrate every day with our beloved Cookie Cakes and indulgent Ice Cream treats. As we grow, our commitment to delivering our hand-crafted desserts remains stronger than ever.”

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 free unlimited Mix-Ins, Shakes in a variety of flavors, and Ice Cream Cakes.

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

How many locations do Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery have in Houston as of April 2025?

They have reached 80 locations in the Houston area, including both co-branded and standalone stores.

What are the main products offered by Great American Cookies under FAT Brands?

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

When was Marble Slab Creamery founded and what is their signature technique?

Marble Slab Creamery was founded in 1983 and pioneered the frozen slab technique for making ice cream.

How many total units does FAT Brands operate globally in 2025?

FAT Brands operates over 2,300 units worldwide across 18 restaurant brands.