--- title: "FAT Brands Announces Appointment of Taylor Wiederhorn as Co-CEO | FAT Stock News" description: "FAT Brands has appointed Taylor Wiederhorn as Co-CEO, effective April 29, 2025, as Rob Rosen transitions to a consulting role focused on debt and capital markets. Wiederhorn, previously Chief Developm" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/238148128.md" published_at: "2025-04-29T21:50:00.000Z" --- # FAT Brands Announces Appointment of Taylor Wiederhorn as Co-CEO | FAT Stock News > FAT Brands has appointed Taylor Wiederhorn as Co-CEO, effective April 29, 2025, as Rob Rosen transitions to a consulting role focused on debt and capital markets. Wiederhorn, previously Chief Development Officer, brings extensive experience in franchise development. Ken Kuick remains Co-CEO and CFO. FAT Brands operates 18 restaurant brands, including Round Table Pizza and Fatburger, with over 2,300 units worldwide. 04/29/2025 - 05:50 PM *Rob Rosen Transitions to Consulting Role at Global Restaurant Franchising Company* **LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --** FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, announces the appointment of Taylor Wiederhorn as Co-Chief Executive Officer. Effective today, April 29, Rob Rosen will transition from his role as Co-CEO to a consulting position focused on debt/capital markets for the company. Ken Kuick will continue to serve as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. “For the last eight years, I have served as Chief Development Officer, overseeing the sale of thousands of new franchise locations across our portfolio of brands. Most recently, in 2023, I assumed the role of brand CEO for 15 of our concepts,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Chief Development Officer of **FAT Brands**. “Stepping into the Co-CEO role will be a seamless transition as I am confident that my unique background and growth perspective will complement the financial acumen of Co-CEO, Ken Kuick.” “It has been an incredible four years at FAT Brands—filled with numerous strategic acquisitions, assuming the role of Co-CEO in 2023, and most recently, the IPO of Twin Hospitality Group,” said Rob Rosen, Co-CEO of **FAT Brands**. “I look forward to continuing to help drive the company forward, maintaining a consulting role focused on debt/capital markets.” For more information on FAT Brands, visit www.fatbrands.com. ### **About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands** FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual and polished casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. 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, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visitwww.fatbrands.com. **Forward Looking Statements** This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect expectations of FAT Brands Inc. (“we” or “our”) concerning the future and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies. These factors are difficult to predict and beyond our control, and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We refer you to the documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other factors. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. **MEDIA C****ONTACT****:** Erin Mandzik, FAT Brands emandzik@fatbrands.com 860-212-6509 ### Related Stocks - [FAT.US - Fat Brands](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FAT.US.md) - [FATAQ.US - FAT BRANDS INC](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FATAQ.US.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | HOT GFG LLC 報告出售 FAT Brands Inc. 的普通股 | HOT GFG LLC 已報告處置 FAT Brands Inc. 的普通股。該文件由多個報告人提交，包括 HOT GFG LLC 和其他受益所有者。完整文件可通過提供的鏈接訪問。此新聞簡報由公共技術生成，僅供信息參考，不應被視為財務、投資 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/274693721.md) | | 納斯達克在 FAT Brands Inc.申請第 11 章破產後將其除牌 | FAT Brands Inc. 將因其第 11 章破產申請而被納斯達克退市。納斯達克的決定源於對公眾利益、股東權益以及公司滿足上市要求能力的擔憂。交易將於 2026 年 2 月 4 日暫停，預計股票將轉至粉色有限市場。投資者可能會面臨根據破 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/274296448.md) | | Fatburger 的所有者因債務高企和法律糾紛申請破產 | FAT Brands，擁有 Fatburger 和 Johnny Rockets 等餐飲連鎖品牌，因高額債務和法律問題在休斯頓申請破產，包括其前首席執行官被起訴。該公司負債 14 億美元，現金僅有 210 萬美元。儘管破產，仍有超過 220 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/273890023.md) | | Fat Brands 提高了高管的薪資併發放了留任獎金 | FAT Brands Inc. 已經修訂了其高管的薪酬，包括首席財務官 Kenneth Kuick、首席運營官 Thayer Wiederhorn 和首席發展官 Taylor Wiederhorn。自 2026 年 1 月 1 日起，他們的 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/271842276.md) | | Fat Brands Inc. 舉行了年度股東大會 | FAT Brands Inc. 於 2025 年 12 月 23 日召開了年度股東大會，股東選舉了 13 名董事提名人，批准了高管薪酬，並確認 Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP 為截至 2025 年 12 月 28 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/271240648.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.