The last remaining Fuddruckers in California, located in Concord, evokes nostalgia with its family-friendly setup featuring an ice cream shop and arcade. Once boasting around 500 locations, Fuddruckers now operates only 54. Nicholas Perkins, who acquired the franchise in 2021, aims to rejuvenate the brand and expand its presence through new outlets and ghost kitchens. While the Concord location remains a cherished reminiscence for visitors, Perkins' strategies suggest a potential revival for this iconic burger chain amid stiff competition from modern eateries.
In 2021, Perkins acquired the franchise from former owner Luby's for an estimated $18.5 million, making him the first African American to have total ownership of a national burger business.
Inside, there's a Blue Bunny ice cream shop and an arcade with a Batman driving game. The walls are covered in bricks and corrugated metal.
The Fuddruckers chain began in 1980 in San Antonio. At its height, it had an estimated 500 locations worldwide.
Perkins recently unveiled a new Fuddruckers in Washington, D.C., and has plans to restore the chain to its glory, vowing in 2022 to expand its ghost kitchen footprint.
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