Twin Peaks

Fat Brands files to spin off Twin Peaks

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2024

The owner of Fatburger and Johnny Rockets filed a registration statement with the SEC to spin off 5% of shares in Twin Peaks to existing shareholders. The casual-dining chain will become an independent, publicly traded company.

Leadership

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Financing

Fat Brands files confidentially to take Twin Peaks public

By Heather Lalley on May 14, 2024

The multi-concept restaurant operator said it would also like its Smokey Bones barbecue concept to become a public company.

Financing

Up to 40 Smokey Bones could become Twin Peaks under new owner

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 09, 2023

Fat Brands, which owns both chains, said the conversions will fuel the 103-unit Twin Peaks as it heads toward a planned 2024 IPO.

Financing

Fat Brands readies Twin Peaks for 2024 IPO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 07, 2023

The company said it will look to acquire similar concepts and convert them to Twin Peaks as it aims to reach 200 locations in the next several years.

Financing

Fat Brands plans to take Twin Peaks public

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2023

The brand collector plans to offer shares of the casual-dining chain to the public but will remain its majority owner.

Premium

Financing

Fat Brands, a ‘publicly-traded private equity firm,’ focuses on strategic deals

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2023

The Bottom Line: The owner of Twin Peaks, Johnny Rockets and Fazoli’s has shifted its attention to more targeted acquisitions and could spin off or sell some assets.

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