METAIRIE, La. — Nation’s Restaurant News has named Fat Boy’s Pizza one of nine “breakout brands” for 2023.
“It’s an incredible honor for us,” said Gabe Corchiani, the restaurant’s owner, in a press release. “We’ve come such a long way in a relatively short time. We have the community to thank for embracing our emerging concept and our amazing team for pushing it forward.”
Fat Boy’s Pizza, known for its 30-inch pies, debuted in 2019 with a location in Metairie. Now it has eight outlets across three states.
“Our growth has been impressive, fast and calculated,” said Casey Biehl, the company’s VP of operations. “Now as we embark on the next steps in our strategic growth plan, all systems are in place to set us up for great success.”
According to Nation’s Restaurant News, this year’s breakout brands share potential for growth in a rejuvenated restaurant industry.
Fat Boy’s Pizza is aiming for 12 stores by the end of 2023, including two express locations that feature drive-throughs.
“We’re not slowing down,” Corchiani said. “Fat Boy’s Pizza is coming to a city near you.”
