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Taylor Wiederhorn named co-CEO of Fat Brands

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April 30, 2025

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, has appointed Taylor Wiederhorn as co-CEO, following Rob Rosen's transition from the role to a consulting position focused on debt and capital markets for the company. Ken Kuick will continue to serve as co-CEO and CFO.

"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," Wiederhorn said in a company press release. "Most recently, in 2023, I assumed the role of brand CEO for 15 of our concepts. 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."

Wiederhorn is the son of FAT Brands founder Andy Wiederhorn, who stepped down as CEO in 2023 after the LA Times broke the news regarding pending lawsuits against Wiederhorn as well as an FBI inquiry into allegations of securities and wire fraud, money laundering and attempted tax evasion. Wiederhorn denied all allegations.