FAT Brands

FAT Brands is a multi-brand restaurant franchising company that develops, markets, and acquires various restaurant concepts globally. It specializes in quick service, fast casual, casual dining, and polished casual dining establishments. As a franchisor, FAT Brands typically does not own or operate the restaurant locations; instead, it generates revenue by charging franchisees an initial franchise fee and ongoing royalties. However, the company also owns and operates certain restaurant locations. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks, and Elevation Burger, demonstrating a diverse approach to the restaurant industry. The company is supported by dedicated in-house teams that assist its franchise brands.

Jordan Chirico

Executive Vice President

Ken Kuick

Co-CEO

David Pear

Brand President, Roundtable Pizza

12 past transactions

Smokey Bones & Fire Grill

Acquisition in 2023
Smokey Bones is a restaurant chain that serves wings, burgers, chicken and other food and drinks. As a renowned restaurant chain, Smokey Bones takes pride in its expertise as grill masters, showcasing the artistry of open-flame cooking.

Native Grill & Wings Franchising

Acquisition in 2021
Native Grill & Wings Franchising operates a restaurant chain based in Tempe, Arizona, specializing in a diverse menu that includes grilled dishes, chicken wings, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and salads. The establishment focuses on providing a casual dining experience centered around high-quality food options, appealing to a broad customer base. Through its franchising model, Native Grill & Wings aims to expand its presence while maintaining consistent food quality and service standards across its locations.

Fazoli's

Acquisition in 2021
Fazoli's System Management, LLC operates a chain of Italian quick service restaurants throughout the United States, focusing on providing fresh Italian cuisine. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the company offers a diverse menu that includes oven-baked pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and its signature freshly baked breadsticks. In addition to individual meals, Fazoli's provides family and senior meal options, as well as catering services. The brand distinguishes itself as a major freestanding Italian quick service restaurant chain, emphasizing both traditional and innovative food offerings. Fazoli's has also formed a strategic partnership with Monkeymedia Software to enhance its operations.

Twin Peaks

Acquisition in 2021
Twin Peaks operates a chain of sports bar and grill franchise restaurants across the United States and Mexico, designed to create a unique sports lodge experience. The establishment prides itself on offering a diverse menu of made-from-scratch food and beverages, with generous portions aimed at satisfying hearty appetites. Notable menu items include hand-cut Mozzarella Bites, Pulled Pork Nachos, Twin Cheeseburgers, and Venison Chili. Twin Peaks also emphasizes a superior beverage experience, serving beer in frosted mugs chilled to 29 degrees, enhancing the enjoyment of their comfort food. The venues are designed to ensure that every seat provides an excellent view, showcasing a range of sports events, including local contests, major boxing matches, and UFC fights, making it a preferred destination for sports enthusiasts.

Global Franchise Group

Acquisition in 2021
Global Franchise Group, LLC is a strategic brand management company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the franchising of quick service restaurants. Founded in 1977, it manages a diverse portfolio of brands that includes Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery, Pretzelmaker, and Round Table Pizza. The company supports approximately 1,500 franchised and corporate locations across more than 16 countries, with a significant presence in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Asia. Global Franchise Group is an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners and focuses on empowering franchise brands and their operators, aiming to enhance customer experiences and investor value.

Great American Cookies

Acquisition in 2021
Great American Cookies specializes in producing a variety of fresh-baked desserts, including cookies, cookie cakes, double doozies, brownies, and gourmet options. The company also offers DIY take and decorate cookie kits, unicorn cakes, and assorted cookie trays and gift boxes. With a focus on providing enjoyable dessert experiences, Great American Cookies serves customers across the United States and presents opportunities for franchise ownership. Customers can easily reach the company for inquiries via phone and email.

Fog Cutter Capital Group

Acquisition in 2020
Fog Cutter Capital Group is a Portland, Oregon-based firm that specializes in real estate investment services and various financial investments. The company focuses on managing and structuring investments in equity, corporate debt, and real estate. It provides capital to businesses involved in activities such as restructuring, recapitalization, management buyouts, and the development of commercial real estate projects. Through its subsidiaries, Fog Cutter Capital Group aims to support companies in achieving their financial and operational goals.

Johnny Rockets

Acquisition in 2020
Johnny Rockets is an international operator and franchisor of Americana-themed restaurants, headquartered in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. The company specializes in providing a classic American dining experience, offering a menu that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a variety of drink items such as hamburgers, fries, and hand-spun shakes. By creating an exciting and energetic atmosphere, Johnny Rockets has established a distinct niche within the hospitality industry, appealing to customers seeking traditional American cuisine.

Yalla Mediterranean

Acquisition in 2018
Yalla Mediterranean is a fast-casual restaurant brand focused on providing authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a welcoming and environmentally-friendly atmosphere. With locations in the Bay Area, including Pleasant Hill, Fremont, Walnut Creek, and Dublin, as well as in Southern California in Burbank, Seal Beach, and Culver City, Yalla offers a diverse menu featuring fresh, farm-friendly, and GMO-free ingredients. The restaurant caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, ensuring that all customers can enjoy flavorful and healthy meals.

Hurricane Grill & Wings

Acquisition in 2017
Hurricane Grill & Wings operates a chain of restaurants based in Beverly Hills, California, specializing in jumbo, fresh wings accompanied by over 35 signature sauces, rubs, and glazes. The menu is diverse, featuring a variety of popular items such as fries, tacos, and burgers, allowing customers to choose from a wide range of flavorful options. The establishment emphasizes fresh food and aims to provide a satisfying dining experience for its patrons.

HomeStyle Dining

Acquisition in 2017
Homestyle Dining, LLC, operating as Ponderosa Steakhouse, specializes in the ownership, operation, and franchising of restaurants globally. The company offers a diverse menu that includes steaks, seafood, pasta, and various sides such as soups, salads, and desserts. Catering to large groups, it accommodates students, seniors, sports teams, and family gatherings. Founded in 1992 and based in Plano, Texas, Homestyle Dining has expanded its reach to locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. The company was previously known as Metromedia Steakhouses Company L.P. before rebranding in 2009. As of October 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of FAT Brands Inc.
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