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FAT Brands Inc.

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It's a buyer's market, but Andy Wiederhorn is (so far) staying on the sidelines

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2024

The Bottom Line: Restaurant chains are available at historically low prices if you know where to look. But the typically aggressive chairman of Fat Brands is not buying.

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Explaining the charges against Fat Brands Chairman Andy Wiederhorn

 By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2024

The creator of the owner of Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s, Fatburger and other chains was charged in a $47 million false loan scheme and sued by the SEC for misusing company funds. Here’s what we know.

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Federal prosecutors accuse Andy Wiederhorn of misusing company funds

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2024

The chairman of Fatburger owner Fat Brands was accused of engineering a $47 million false loan scheme, draining the company of revenue to the point that it struggled to pay its bills.

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Earnings roundup: Fatburger, El Pollo Loco and Pizza Inn

By Jonathan Maze, Heather Lalley and Lisa Jennings on May 03, 2024

Fat Brands has some trouble with the weather; strong results from El Pollo Loco and Rave Restaurant Group wants some remodels.

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The owner of Fatburger is making a big move into cobranding

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 18, 2024

Fat Brands just announced a 40-year deal that will place its flagship burger brand into 40 Round Table Pizza locations. Here’s why the company is so big on the idea.

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Fatburger owner Fat Brands wants to buy more chains, but only at its price

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2024

The owner of Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s and a bunch of other fast-food chains is on the lookout for other concepts, but it won’t pay too much for them.

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The SEC may take action against Andy Wiederhorn

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2024

The agency has sent a “Wells Notice” to the chairman of Fat Brands, along with one current and one former employee. It signals a likely upcoming civil action.

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Andy Wiederhorn wants to buy more snacks

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2023

The chairman of Fat Brands, which owns several chains including Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker, is targeting strategic acquisitions, particularly those that will help occupy a plant in Atlanta.

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Fat Brands acquires Smokey Bones for $30M

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

The 18th deal for the owner of Johnny Rockets and Twin Peaks gives the company another casual-dining chain.

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Not all the restaurant news came from big chains this earnings season

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2023

Earnings roundup: Results from smaller operators and several industry suppliers also cast light on the industry’s performance, particularly by independents.

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