Fire chief quits, apologizes after Black neighborhoods post Follow Us
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By - Associated Press - Monday, May 3, 2021
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina fire chief has resigned after igniting controversy with a Facebook post saying police should stop responding to Black neighborhoods.
The Lancaster County administrator, Steve Willis told The State newspaper that Francis “Butch” Ghent quit as chief of the McDonald Green Volunteer Fire Department on Friday.
Ghent had been suspended for the April 22 post. The post said police should stop responding to calls in Black neighborhoods and added, “They will eventually kill each other and the fake news won’t have a story.”
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express, and seven other restaurant concepts, announced the opening of two new co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express locations in Ehrenberg, AZ and Ladera Heights, CA this month.
“We have strong growth plans for Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express this year and the opening of Ladera Heights and Ehrenberg is just the start of it,” says Andy Wiederhorn, CEO of FAT Brands. “In terms of where we decide to expand to, we look to enter areas in which we have a strong following as well as new markets that we see potential with. Ladera Heights is a great addition to our Los Angeles area locations and Ehrenberg allows us to reach a growing fanbase in the state of Arizona.”
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Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Wants to Take Your ‘V-Card’ this Valentine’s Day
FAT Brands Inc.February 2, 2021 GMT
Hollywood’s favorite burger and wing joint offering free vegetarian Chick’n Vings with every order to celebrate holiday
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express and seven other restaurant concepts, is inviting fans everywhere to ‘swipe their V-card,’ by trying the classic brand’s latest offering, “Chick’n Vings,” made with Quorn Vegetarian Meatless Wings.
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Makes Debut in Louisiana
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Makes Debut in Louisiana
As new locations thrive in bordering markets such as Texas and Alaska, historic burger and wings brand moves into the heart of central Louisiana
LOUISIANA, Dec. 14, 2020 FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc.,
parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express, and seven other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of a new co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express in Alexandria, LA.
“Louisianians know delicious food, and we expect to instantly become a local favorite as we open for the first time in the state,” said Andy Wiederhorn, CEO of