Fatburger launches first rewards program
Members earn points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases and receive $5 discounts for every 75 points accrued, a strategy that could help boost sales and frequency.
· Restaurant Dive· October 9, 2026
Company
Fat Brands
Fat Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 411 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * FAT Brands has relaunched as OHG Brands after being acquired by a lender group following its bankruptcy earlier this year [[2026-09-30 FAT Brands Becomes OHG Brands Under New Ownership]]. * Fatburger has launched its first rewards program, Fatburger Rewards, which allows members to earn points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases [[2026-10-09 Fatburger launches first rewards program (196e17)]]. * Recent restaurant bankruptcies, such as FAT Brands, have shown how financial trouble can impact franchise systems [[2026-10-06 When A Restaurant Empire Unravels What Franchisees, Landlords, and Suppliers Sho]]. * A U.S. bankruptcy court approved Fat Brands' liquidation plan, marking the end of the company's bankruptcy process [[2026-07-28 Fat Brands' bankruptcy liquidation plan gets court approval]]. * Twin Peaks franchisees under Summit Acquisitions are taking over the brand after FAT Brands' bankruptcy, with plans to purchase the company outright in the future [[2026-07-16 Twin Peaks Franchisees Pursue Ownership After FAT Brands Bankruptcy]]. * Jenn Johnston has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer of Amazing Brands, overseeing marketing strategy after the brand's acquisition of Hot Dog on a Stick [[2026-07-29 Jenn Johnston Named CMO of Amazing Brands]]. * Stephen Siegel, founder and CEO of Amazing Brands, has acquired Hot Dog on a Stick for $8 million, planning to expand the brand beyond malls [[2026-07-13 He Grew Up Eating at Hot Dog on a Stick]]. Filed under Restaurants.
Also known as Fatburger's parent company
- Andy Wiederhorn
- Taylor Fischer
- Taylor Wiederhorn
- Jenn Johnston
- Jake Berchtold
- Katie Thoms
- Twin Peaks
- Johnny Rockets
When A Restaurant Empire Unravels: What Franchisees, Landlords, and Suppliers Should Know
Recent restaurant bankruptcies have shown just how quickly financial trouble at the corporate level can ripple across an entire franchise system.
· QSR Magazine· October 6, 2026
FAT Brands Becomes OHG Brands Under New Ownership
FAT Brands is ready for its next chapter, and that means an entirely new name as a new company.
· QSR Magazine· September 30, 2026
Pretzelmaker Introduces Frank's RedHot Nashville Hot Pretzel Bites
Pretzelmaker, the beloved pretzel chain owned by FAT Brands Inc., is giving snack time a spicy upgrade.
· QSR Magazine· September 28, 2026
Round Table Introducing Dr. Pepper-Inspired Pizza Nationwide
Round Table Pizza, FAT Brands’ pizza franchise known for its signature flavors and premium ingredients, is giving fans another reason to gather around the table this football season.
· QSR Magazine· September 21, 2026
Another restaurant franchise deal, another securitization
Pizza Hut's new owners finance deal through whole business securitization
· Restaurant Business· September 18, 2026
Marble Slab Creamery Adds Location in Oxford
Marble Slab Creamery, known for its small-batch fresh ice cream and owned by FAT Brands, has officially opened a new location in Oxford, Miss.
· QSR Magazine· September 15, 2026
The Siegel Group and Amazing Brands Name Jenn Johnston CMO
Former FAT Brands executive Jenn Johnston joins The Siegel Group and Amazing Brands to lead marketing strategy following the recent acquisition of Hot Dog on a Stick.
· Franchise Wire· September 7, 2026
Johnny Rockets Opens New Unit in Bali
Johnny Rockets, owned by FAT Brands , announces the opening of its newest restaurant at Sira Village Grand Outlet in Bali, marking the brand’s fifth location on the island.
· QSR Magazine· August 31, 2026
Johnny Rockets Opens Fifth Location in Bali at Sira Village Grand Outlet
Johnny Rockets has opened its newest restaurant at Sira Village Grand Outlet in Bali, marking the brand’s fifth location on the island.
· Franchising.com· August 31, 2026
Johnny Rockets Opens Seventh Arizona Location
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Johnny Rockets and 12 other restaurant concepts, announces a new location in Chandler, AZ, at the popular Chandler Fashion Center.
· QSR Magazine· August 25, 2026
Johnny Rockets Accelerates Its Growth in Arizona with Chandler Opening
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Johnny Rockets and 12 other restaurant concepts, announces a new location in Chandler, AZ, at the popular Chandler Fashion Center.
· Franchising.com· August 25, 2026
Hot Dog on a Stick Celebrating 80 Years with 80-Cent Lemonade Offer
The FAT Brands-owned hot dog concept is offering 80-cent lemonades at participating locations to celebrate its 80th anniversary and National Lemonade Day.
· QSR Magazine· August 14, 2026
Longtime Franchisee Takes Full Ownership of Mr Gatti's
As franchise systems mature, many of their most successful operators are becoming natural successors to corporate ownership.
· 1851 Franchise· August 13, 2026
Salad and Go files for Ch. 11, closes 70 stores
Salad and Go files for Chapter 11, closes 70 stores
· Restaurant Dive· August 5, 2026
Jenn Johnston Named CMO of Amazing Brands
Veteran marketing executive Jenn Johnston joins the leadership team to oversee enterprise strategy following the brand's acquisition of Hot Dog on a Stick.
· QSR Magazine· July 29, 2026
Fat Brands' bankruptcy liquidation plan gets court approval
In the end, the Fat Brands bankruptcy process didn’t take that long after all.
· Restaurant Business· July 28, 2026
Judge approves Fat Brands liquidation
After a complicated bankruptcy process that included a CEO ouster effort, Fat’s liquidation can proceed with court approval.
· Restaurant Dive· July 28, 2026
Craveworthy Brands to open first multi-concept restaurant
Craveworthy Brands to open first multi-concept restaurant at Georgia Tech
· Restaurant Dive· July 17, 2026
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Sweet Deals and Freebies
Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Franchises Recognize National Ice Cream Day With Specials and Freebies Ice cream is a hit at almost any celebration. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Weddings
· Franchise Wire· July 16, 2026
Twin Peaks Franchisees Pursue Ownership After FAT Brands Bankruptcy
Twin Peaks is entering a new chapter after the bankruptcy and breakup of parent company FAT Brands.
· 1851 Franchise· July 16, 2026
Buffalo’s Express Opens Location at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Buffalo’s Express, the fast-casual wing brand owned by FAT Brands, announces the opening of its newest location at Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, WA, marking the brand’s first-ever standalone restauran
· QSR Magazine· July 13, 2026
He Grew Up Eating at Hot Dog on a Stick. Decades Later, He Bought the Struggling Chain for $8 Million: ‘It’s a Diamond in the Rough’
Stephen Siegel buys Hot Dog on a Stick for $8 million.
· Entrepreneur Franchise· July 13, 2026
Marble Slab Creamery to Offer Free Small Ice Creams on National Ice Cream Day
Marble Slab Creamery offers free small ice creams on July 19.
· QSR Magazine· July 9, 2026