FAT Brands, the parent company of 18 restaurant brands, has named Taylor Wiederhorn as its new co-CEO.
Wiederhorn succeeds Rob Rosen in the role, while Rosen moves into a consulting position focused on debt and capital markets for the company.
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Ken Kuick will continue as the other co-CEO and chief financial officer.
Wiederhorn has been with FAT Brands since 2017, previously serving as chief development officer.
In that role, he oversaw the expansion of franchise locations across the company’s portfolio.
In 2023, he also took on responsibilities as brand CEO for 15 of the company’s restaurant concepts.
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By GlobalDataRosen said: “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 [initial public offering] of Twin Hospitality Group. I look forward to continuing to help drive the company forward, maintaining a consulting role focused on debt/capital markets.”
FAT Brands owns and franchises more than 2,300 restaurant units worldwide across a range of dining segments: quick-service, fast casual, casual and polished casual formats.
Its portfolio includes brands such as Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery and Bonanza Steakhouses
In early 2025, the company opened a tri-branded location in Roanoke, Texas, combining Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker in a single venue.
