Atlanta Spotlight: Mr Fries Man

Mr. Fries Man in Atlanta, Georgia, is part of a national franchise known for transforming French fries from a simple side dish into a fully-loaded, gourmet entrée.

Here is an overview of the Atlanta location:

What Makes It Unique and History

The concept was created by Craig and Dorothy Batiste in Los Angeles, initially operating out of their home kitchen and building a large following through social media before opening their first brick-and-mortar location in Gardena, California, in 2017. Their strong social media presence and unique food concept were key to their early success and subsequent franchising.

The Atlanta location carries on the tradition of offering a menu centered around loaded French fries as the main dish, with imaginative and extravagant toppings of meat, seafood, cheese, and signature sauces. This focus on fries as the star makes the concept unique in the fast-casual dining space.

Highlight Menu Items (Customer Favorites)

The menu revolves around various combinations of fries topped with proteins, cheeses, and proprietary sauces. Highlighted customer favorites often include:

• BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken: BBQ and ranch sauce, cheddar cheese, with an option of fried or grilled chicken.
• Honey Garlic Shrimp & Steak: Honey garlic sauce, cheddar cheese, shrimp, and steak.
• Lemon Garlic Crab & Shrimp: Lemon garlic sauce, cheddar cheese, shrimp, and blue crab.
• Buffalo Ranch Chicken: Buffalo and ranch sauce, cheddar cheese, with an option of fried or grilled chicken.
• Build Your Own: Allowing customers to choose their sauce, protein (including Beyond Meat for a plant-based option), and add-ons.

The Atlanta location also offers wings, tenders, and desserts like Banana Pudding.

Customer Feedback

Customer feedback often praises the unique concept and the generous, flavorful nature of the loaded fries. Common comments revolve around the large portion sizes and the richness of the toppings and sauces. Like many popular spots, feedback on service speed and pricing can vary.

Significant Events

While specific, high-profile events for the Atlanta franchise are not widely publicized in the same way as the founders’ initial Los Angeles success (which was famously boosted by support from West Coast hip-hop figures like the late Nipsey Hussle and The Game), the opening of the Atlanta location itself is a significant event, marking the continued expansion of the brand in the Southeast. The Atlanta franchise contributes to the broader Mr. Fries Man story of an “underground foodie frenzy” that successfully transitioned into a mainstream franchise operation.

Atlanta Location Information