Fatburger Opens in Orland Park

Basketball Stars Anthony Davis Jr., Derrick Rose and Tim Hardaway Jr. Bring Fatburger Back to Illinois and Partner with Local Businesswomen, Toi Salter and Jackie Jackson, to Open First Location Tied to a Multi-Unit Illinois Development Deal

CNW Staff Report

Chicagoland has reason to celebrate the opening of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express in Orland Park, IL with franchisee A.D.T.J. Development LLC. A.D.T.J. Development LLC, a company created in partnership with professional basketball players, Anthony Davis Jr., Derrick Rose and Tim Hardaway Jr., and Chicago businesswomen, Toi Salter and Jackie Jackson, will also be bringing additional franchised locations of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express to Illinois in the coming years.

The star-studded team was created thanks to two successful female entrepreneurs – Toi Salter and Jacqueline Jackson. All three players have family ties to the Chicago area, while Salter and Jackson are reputable African American businesswomen in the area.

“Our team is excited to bring the iconic brand Fatburger back to the state of Illinois,” said Toi Salter, Managing Partner of A.D.T.J. Development LLC. “It is truly our favorite burger, and we look forward to entering this market.”

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles 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 lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard, pickles and relish. Burgers can be customized with toppings including bacon, eggs, 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, turkeyburgers, hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwiches, and hand-scooped milkshakes made from 100% real ice cream.