Twin Peaks

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 02, 2021

The multiple Fat Brands is paying for the casual dining chain has raised some eyebrows. But it is indicative of a deal that is different from the company’s other acquisitions, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Restaurants set to score points with football-themed menus

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 01, 2021

After a pandemic pause last year, operators are stepping up food and drink promotions to lure fans as the NFL and college football season kicks off.

Financing

Fat Brands is buying Twin Peaks for $300M

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2021

The deal for the casual dining chain is the second big acquisition agreement the owner of Fatburger and Johnny Rockets has made this year.

Premium

Financing

A look at Fat Brands’ four-year growth run

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2021

Since 2017, Fat Brands has gone from making small deals on the margins to engineering nine-figure acquisitions. It is now 10 times the size it was when the shopping spree began.

Leadership

How the pandemic is restructuring restaurant companies

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2021

Big-name players are realigning top management to provide more flexibility and give additional attention to new revenue streams.

Workforce

Employees sue Twin Peaks, claiming harassment and discrimination

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 13, 2020

The action accuses the breastaurantchain of functioning like a "sex ring."

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Twin Peaks

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