Why FAT Brands, Why Now?
FAT Brands aims to exceed 2,500 restaurants in 2023, leveraging its diverse portfolio of brands to support extensive franchisee growth.
· 1851 Franchise· July 1, 2022
Company
Fat Brands — page 12
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
FAT Brands Targets Texas and other Southern States as Key Growth Markets for Fatburger, Fazoli’s and Round Table Pizza
FAT Brands targets Texas and other Southern states for expansion, citing strong economics and prime real estate opportunities for Fatburger, Fazoli’s, and Round Table Pizza.
· 1851 Franchise· July 1, 2022
FAT Brands Aims To Add 125 Units Through Franchising This Year, Cross 2,500 Restaurants in 2023
FAT Brands aims to add 125 units through franchising this year, and cross 2,500 restaurants in 2023, as part of its growth strategy.
· 1851 Franchise· July 1, 2022
How FAT Brands Became One of Franchising’s Best Bets
Andy Wiederhorn: We acquired Fatburger in 2003. At that time, the chain was half corporate-owned stores and half franchisee-owned.
· 1851 Franchise· July 1, 2022
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express to Land in Puerto Rico with 10-Store Development Deal
FAT Brands has announced a new development deal to open 10 new franchised locations in Puerto Rico.
· Franchising.com· June 21, 2022
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express to open in Tampa, Florida
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· Global Franchise· June 20, 2022
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express to Arrive in Tampa
Fatburger and Buffalo's Express are set to arrive in Tampa, with a 4-store franchise development deal in partnership with Whole Factor Inc, and the first location scheduled to open near the end of 2022.
· Franchising.com· June 16, 2022
Fatburger Turns Up the Heat with Mike’s Hot Honey® for New Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Fatburger turns up the heat with Mike’s Hot Honey for a new Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich, featuring a perfect balance of sweetness and heat.
· Franchising.com· June 9, 2022
FAT Brands acquires Nestle Toll House Café By Chip
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· Global Franchise· May 26, 2022
FAT Brands Inc. to Acquire the Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip®
FAT Brands Inc. has agreed to acquire the Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip chain, rebranding the stores as Great American Cookies, and expanding its presence in the dessert category.
· Franchising.com· May 25, 2022
Fatburger Feeds the Metaverse with Limited Edition NFTs for National Hamburger Day
Fatburger offers limited edition NFTs for National Hamburger Day, unlocking free Original Fatburgers.
· Franchising.com· May 24, 2022
Fatburger opens third Las Vegas casino location
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· Global Franchise· May 23, 2022
Fatburger Raises the Stakes with Newest Location in Las Vegas at Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Fatburger opens its third casino location in Las Vegas, joining Red Rock Casino and Santa Fe Station.
· Franchising.com· May 20, 2022
Marble Slab Creamery® Brings the Crunch with New Banana Toffee Ice Cream
Marble Slab Creamery has added a new Banana Toffee flavor to its line-up of ice cream and shakes, available through June 30.
· Franchising.com· May 3, 2022
Johnny Rockets Sweetens Appreciation Weeks for Healthcare Professionals and Teachers
Johnny Rockets is offering a week-long "thank you" to hospital workers, nurses, and teachers during May's Appreciation Weeks.
· Franchising.com· May 2, 2022
JOLLY Times Ahead! Hot Dog on a Stick Debuts JOLLY RANCHER Blue Raspberry Lemonade
Hot Dog on a Stick debuts JOLLY RANCHER Blue Raspberry lemonade flavor.
· Franchising.com· May 2, 2022
Twin Peaks signs multi-unit deal in Pennsylvania
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· Global Franchise· May 2, 2022
Twin Peaks Completes Successful First Quarter, Highlighted by New Area Development and Culinary and Beverage Enhancements
Twin Peaks completed a successful first quarter, highlighted by new area development and culinary and beverage enhancements, ranking No. 1 for January and February on a Knapp-Track casual dining sales report.
· Franchising.com· April 29, 2022
Great American Cookies® Drops Limited Time Caramel Popcorn Cookie
Great American Cookies introduced its newest Cookie Drop, the Caramel Popcorn Cookie, featuring a Snickerdoodle flavored cookie base and caramel popcorn topping.
· Franchising.com· April 29, 2022
Great American Cookies® and Marble Slab Creamery® Bring Back Heroes Week for Second Year
Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery are delivering a sweet treat to teachers and nurses for their Heroes Week initiative.
· Franchising.com· April 29, 2022
Moe's Southwest Grill® Strengthens Leadership Team
Moe's Southwest Grill strengthens its leadership team with the hiring of two new senior leaders, Annica Conrad and Mike Smith.
· Franchising.com· April 28, 2022
Twin Peaks Inks Multi-Unit Deal to Further Pennsylvania Expansion
Twin Peaks inks a multi-unit deal with Franchisee Shamsu Charania to open three locations in the Pittsburgh area.
· Franchising.com· April 25, 2022
Good, Bad, and Other News! – April 2022
The article discusses various franchise-related news and events from the past month, including First Watch's success in 2021 and Technomic's expert analysis.
· Franchising.com· April 20, 2022
Fatburger makes debut at Six Flags Great Adventure
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· Global Franchise· April 19, 2022