Exec Edge he held a conversation by the fire in ICR Conference 2025 with Andy Wiederhornpresident and founder of FAT Brands. Tit was a personal interview he joined Editor-in-Chief Jarrett Banks and they discussed the company’s growth to an 18-brand portfolio, the planned spin-off of Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones with an IPO to follow shortly thereafter, and more.
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About Andy Wiederhorn
Andy Wiederhorn, founder of FAT Brands Inc., has served on the board of directors since its inception and became chairman in March 2023. Mr. Wiederhorn was president and chief executive officer of FAT Brands Inc. from 2017 to 2023. Prior to FAT Brands Inc., Mr. Wiederhorn previously founded and served as President and CEO of Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc., Wilshire Financial Services Group Inc. and Wilshire Credit Corporation. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Fabricated Metals, Inc., The Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific Council, The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon, University of Southern California Associates, Citizens Crime Commission of Oregon, and Economic Development Council for the Chamber of Commerce of the city of Beverly Hills. Mr. Wiederhorn has appeared numerous times on national business news shows such as CNBC and Fox Business, and was featured as the CEO of Fatburger on the CBS television program “Undercover Boss”. Mr. Wiederhorn graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in finance and entrepreneurship.
About FAT brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchise company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual, quick service, casual and fine dining concepts worldwide. The company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, franchises and own more than 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, visit fatbrands.com.
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