Fat Brands Files for Chapter 11

Restaurant giant files for bankruptcy under massive debt shortly after touting major expansion

Restaurant franchiser FAT Brands, which owns popular fast-casual chains including Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and Twin Peaks, has filed for bankruptcy amid a mounting debt of roughly $1.3 billion.The California-based company, which oversees 18 restaurant brands with more than 2,200 locations worldwide, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas on Monday.Its subsidiary, Texas-based Twin Hospitality Group, which spun off from FAT Brands in 2025 prima…

Fat Brands files for Chapter 11

This move comes months after creditors pushed for it to pay $1.3 billion in debt, and marks the first major restaurant franchisor bankruptcy of 2026.

Fatburger owner files for bankruptcy in latest casual-dining demise

The step came after FAT Brands did not make interest payments due in October. Read more at straitstimes.com.

FAT Brands Inc. Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions to Bolster Capital Structure

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (the 'Company”), today announced it has commenced voluntary chapter 11...

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Twin Peaks Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy

HOUSTON, TX — FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Twin Peaks and a portfolio of major casual-dining chains, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing estimated assets and liabilities each rang Learn More Here.