FAT Brands Inc. Announces Return of Andrew Wiederhorn to Chief Executive Officer
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FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT), a global restaurant franchising company with 18 restaurant brands and over 2,300 units worldwide, has announced the return of Andrew (Andy) Wiederhorn as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 3, 2025. Wiederhorn will maintain his position as Chairman of the Board while resuming day-to-day leadership responsibilities.
As part of this leadership transition, Ken Kuick will focus exclusively on his role as Chief Financial Officer of both FAT Brands and Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNP), while Taylor Wiederhorn will continue serving as Chief Development Officer. The company aims to focus on strategic priorities including organic expansion, targeted acquisitions, manufacturing facility capacity enhancement, and balance sheet optimization.
Positive
- Strategic leadership continuity with experienced CEO returning
- Clear focus on growth through organic expansion and acquisitions
- Streamlined executive structure with dedicated CFO and CDO roles
Negative
- Management restructuring could create temporary operational adjustments
- Previous Co-CEO structure being dissolved might impact existing strategies
News Market Reaction – FAT
In the Sep 3 session, FAT declined 1.85%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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Mr. Wiederhorn will continue serving as Chairman of the Board while re-assuming day-to-day leadership as Chief Executive Officer
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., (NASDAQ: FAT), parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, and 15 other restaurant concepts, today announces the return of Andrew (Andy) Wiederhorn as Chief Executive Officer. Effective today, Ken Kuick will be exclusively focused on his roles as Chief Financial Officer of FAT Brands and Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNP), and Taylor Wiederhorn will continue to serve as Chief Development Officer.
“I am grateful to both Ken and Taylor for their time as Co-CEO’s where they were instrumental in accelerating growth across our portfolio of brands,” said Andy Wiederhorn, CEO and Chairman of FAT Brands Inc. “I am thrilled to step back into the CEO role, building on our momentum and delivering on our strategic priorities—organic expansion, targeted acquisitions, increasing our manufacturing facility’s capacity and focusing on our balance sheet—to reinforce our position as a global leader in the restaurant industry.”
For more information on FAT Brands, visit www.fatbrands.com.
About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit fatbrands.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erin Mandzik, FAT Brands
emandzik@fatbrands.com
860-212-6509
