Fat Boy’s Pizza to open in Richmond: What to expect as Louisiana-based chain moves into Houston area

RICHMOND, Texas – Louisiana-based chain Fats Boy’s Pizza, which payments itself because the “WORLD’S BIGGEST SLICE,” is about to open on Jan. 17 in Richmond, the chain introduced Tuesday.

The corporate stated by way of a information launch that its first location within the Houston space is a 4,800-square-foot restaurant with a 1,500-square-foot lined patio at The Grand at Aliana, 10445 W. Grand Parkway.

Fats Boy’s Pizza can be open Sunday by Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

The Richmond location is the primary within the state with many extra to come back within the Houston space, the chain stated Tuesday.

Fats Boy’s Pizza originated in Metairie, Louisiana and now has eight places all through Louisiana and Mississippi.

Fats Boy’s Pizza stated it’s recognized for its “eye-popping 30-inch pies, delectable appetizers, full bar (together with premium daiquiris that may be bought by the gallon) and the 2-Foot Pizza Problem — a contest that places friends on the clock, as they attempt to eat an enormous two-foot slice of pizza in lower than seven minutes.”

“We’re thrilled to start out our enlargement into the Houston market and plan to turn into a staple in the neighborhood,” stated George Malek, director of Texas operations for the model. “Fats Boy’s Pizza is a enjoyable, family-oriented idea that we expect we are going to thrive in Richmond and the Houston space.”

Fats Boy’s plans to open 4 to 5 extra places all through the Houston space, with the subsequent planning to open in Katy Grand in Katy in June 2023.