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Twin Peaks

Financing

Up to 40 Smokey Bones could become Twin Peaks under new owner

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 09, 2023

Fat Brands, which owns both chains, said the conversions will fuel the 103-unit Twin Peaks as it heads toward a planned 2024 IPO.

Financing

Fat Brands readies Twin Peaks for 2024 IPO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 07, 2023

The company said it will look to acquire similar concepts and convert them to Twin Peaks as it aims to reach 200 locations in the next several years.

Financing

Fat Brands plans to take Twin Peaks public

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2023

The brand collector plans to offer shares of the casual-dining chain to the public but will remain its majority owner.

Financing

Fat Brands, a ‘publicly-traded private equity firm,’ focuses on strategic deals

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2023

The Bottom Line: The owner of Twin Peaks, Johnny Rockets and Fazoli’s has shifted its attention to more targeted acquisitions and could spin off or sell some assets.

Emerging Brands

Romacorp Inc. readies the new fast-casual Bones & Burgers

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 28, 2022

This offshoot of the full-service Tony Roma’s barbecue brand is designed for nontraditional and smaller spaces.

Leadership

17-concept Fat Brands hires its first-ever chief growth officer

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

Jeremy Theisen joins the Twin Peaks and Fazoli's parent after two decades of expanding startups.

Financing

Sales grow at Twin Peaks, even in a hurricane

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2022

The casual-dining chain, owned by Fat Brands, has seen strong sales this year. And its sales are up in Florida.

Financing

Fat Brands is buying Native Grill & Wings for $20M

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2021

The owner of Johnny Rockets and Twin Peaks is making its fourth deal this year with the acquisition of its third chicken wing chain.

Financing

Is Andy Wiederhorn overpaying for 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.

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