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Fat Brands Appoints Taylor Wiederhorn As Co Chief Executive Officer

Apr 29, 2025•8 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

FAT Brands

Ken Kuick
Beverly HillsHospitalityFood and Beverage

Description

FAT Brands announces the appointment of Taylor Wiederhorn as Co-Chief Executive Officer effective April 29, 2025. Rob Rosen will transition to a consulting role while Ken Kuick continues as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Company Information

Company

FAT Brands

Location

Beverly Hills, California, United States

About

FAT Brands Inc. is a globally renowned franchising company that acquires, markets, and cultivates various restaurant concepts worldwide. The company owns over 2,300 units globally and possesses 18 restaurant brands and franchises. Their portfolio includes Round Table Pizza, Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Pretzelmaker, Fazoli's, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean, Buffalo's Cafe and Buffalo's Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Ponderosa Steakhouse/Bonanza Steakhouse, Native Grill & Wings, Smokey Bones, and their recent acquisition Twin Peaks.

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