StockNews.AI
FAT
StockNews.AI
2 days

FAT Brands Inc. Announces Return of Andrew Wiederhorn to Chief Executive Officer

1. Andy Wiederhorn returns as CEO, emphasizing growth and expansion. 2. Ken Kuick will focus on CFO roles, while Taylor Wiederhorn remains as CDO. 3. FAT Brands aims for organic growth and targeted acquisitions. 4. The company owns 18 brands and operates over 2,300 units worldwide. 5. New leadership may enhance performance and investor confidence.

4m saved
Insight
Article

FAQ

Why Bullish?

Wiederhorn's return signifies strong leadership focusing on strategic priorities. Historical examples show that leadership changes often influence stock performance positively.

How important is it?

Executive changes at FAT directly affect its operational direction and investor sentiment in the restaurant sector.

Why Long Term?

The strategic focus on growth and acquisitions suggests sustained positive developments over time. Past instances of restaurant companies revitalizing under new leadership support this view.

Related Companies

TWNPYUMDPZMCD
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 Brandsemandzik@fatbrands.com860-212-6509

Related News