FAT Brands has brought two of its best-known West Coast-born concepts together under one roof for the first time in California. The new Rancho Cordova restaurant, which officially opened this week, marks the debut of a co-branded Round Table Pizza and Fatburger in the Golden State—and the first time Fatburger has been added into an existing Round Table location.
Guests at the store can now order both Round Table’s signature pizzas and Fatburger’s custom-built burgers, fries and hand-scooped milkshakes. A grand opening celebration was hosted Saturday, Aug. 9. featuring giveaways that included a free Original Fatburger for the first 100 customers, complimentary fries with any purchase and other prizes.
“There’s nothing better than seeing two iconic brands unite under one roof, especially in their home state,” said Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ fast casual division. “This opening also represents the first-ever Fatburger addition to an existing Round Table Pizza location—a strategic growth initiative we plan to continue expanding, particularly throughout California.”
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While this is California’s first Round Table–Fatburger mashup, the pairing is not without precedent. FAT Brands debuted the co-branded concept in Texas in late 2023, reporting strong performance out of the gate. That success spurred a flurry of deals: an April 2024 announcement to add Fatburger to 40 existing Round Tables in Northern California, followed by a July 2024 development agreement with franchisee Blacksheep Hospitality Group to open 12 co-branded units in Utah over six years.
According to FAT Brands, the model’s appeal lies in operational synergy and menu diversity. Round Table’s dine-in footprint and loyal pizza fan base meet Fatburger’s made-to-order burgers and celebrity-fueled legacy, creating a wider draw for families and mixed dining parties.
The Rancho Cordova store is also notable as a retrofit rather than a new build—a move that could accelerate FAT Brands’ ability to scale the concept. By integrating Fatburger kitchens into existing Round Table locations, the company can add menu variety without starting from scratch, potentially boosting same-store sales while keeping capital costs in check.
For Round Table Pizza, founded in 1959 and now at roughly 400 U.S. units, co-branding has emerged as a key pillar of its parent company’s growth strategy. The pizza chain has also experimented outside the burger category, debuting a Round Table–Marble Slab Creamery pairing in Oakland earlier this year. Those ventures suggest FAT Brands sees Round Table as a versatile “anchor” concept within its 18-brand portfolio, capable of supporting multiple complementary pairings.
