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5 days ago
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Fazoli's Debuts First International Location in Canada
Leading U.S. Italian Chain Opens in Calgary, Jumpstarting Future Growth in Country LOS ANGELES, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fazoli's, FAT Brands' fast and fresh Italian chain, has officially reached a new milestone, the opening of its first international location in Canada in Calgary, Alberta. This marks the first of 25 units set to open across the country over the next nine years in partnership with Briwin Restaurants Inc. 'For over 35 years, we have experienced strong growth domestically, and look forward to this new global chapter,' said Gregg Nettleton, President of Fazoli's. 'Our partner, Briwin Restaurants Inc., has also seen great success within this market as a multi-unit Fatburger franchisee, which is a great precursor of the potential we anticipate with our Canadian Fazolis' locations.' Since 1988, Fazoli's has been committed to serving quality Italian food, fast, fresh and friendly. From unlimited hot breadsticks to freshly prepared pasta entrees, the chain prides itself on serving high-quality menu offerings, all at an affordable price. For more information, visit About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli's, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo's Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit About Fazoli's Fast. Fresh. Italian. Founded in 1988 in Lexington, Ky., Fazoli's franchises and operates approximately 200 restaurants in 26 states, making it the largest QSR Italian chain in America. Fazoli's prides itself on serving quality Italian food, fast, fresh and friendly. Menu offerings include freshly prepared pasta entrees, sub sandwiches, salads, pizza and desserts – along with its unlimited signature breadsticks. For more information, visit MEDIA CONTACT:Erin Mandzik, FAT Brandsemandzik@ 860-212-6509 # # #
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fat Brands promotes Taylor Wiederhorn to co-CEO
This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Taylor Wiederhorn, son of Fat Brands founder and former CEO Andrew Wiederhorn, has been promoted from chief development officer to co-CEO, effective April 29, the restaurant company announced Tuesday. He will serve alongside Ken Kuick, Fat's CFO and co-CEO since mid-2023. Kuick is also interim CEO at Twin Hospitality. Rob Rosen, who was appointed co-CEO alongside Kuick after Andrew Wiederhorn's 2023 resignation, will shift to a consulting position focused on debt/capital markets for the company. This co-CEO change puts another Wiederhorn in charge of Fat again, less than a year after Andrew Wiederhorn was indicted over an alleged $47 million fraudulent loan scheme and for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Taylor Wiederhorn, who has worked as chief development officer at Fat Brands since 2017, according to his LinkedIn profile, said in a statement that he was confident his background would ensure a seamless leadership transition. Fat managed to open significant numbers of new units in recent years through franchised unit development, though its development has slowed since 2022. Fat opened 142 new stores in 2022, followed by 125 in 2023 and 92 in 2024, according to respective earnings releases. The multi-brand platform is in the process of refranchising company-owned Fazoli's units and plans to refranchise its Hot Dog on a Stick locations, according to its Q4 2024 earnings release. Combined with the spinoff of Twin Peaks, these moves would shift Fat's store system to being almost 100% franchisee-operated. Like many competitors, Fat has suffered from declining same-store sales, with that metric falling 2.5% in fiscal 2024 and 1.6% in Q4. Systemwide sales increased in Q4, however, driven by the scale of Fat's new openings. But the company's net losses more than doubled from $90.1 million in 2023to $189.8 million in 2024. Recommended Reading Feds indict Andrew Wiederhorn, Fat Brands in $47M loan scheme Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fazoli's Opens New Location in South Carolina
Fast, Fresh and Friendly Chain Makes Debut in Anderson, Marking Third Location in State LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fazoli's, FAT Brands' fast and fresh Italian chain, has officially opened a new location in Anderson, SC in partnership with Impact Hospitality Group. Located at 3091 Liberty Hwy, Anderson, SC 29621, the new restaurant marks the third location for Fazoli's in the state. 'The greatest form of growth is when you continue to expand with your existing franchisee base,' said Gregg Nettleton, President of Fazoli's. 'Impact Hospitality Group has been excellent partners over the years, operating three other locations, two in Columbia, SC and one in Murray, KY. Our delicious, hand-crafted pasta dishes and signature, fresh breadsticks have built a name for themselves, and we can't wait for Anderson locals to get a taste of what makes our brand so beloved.' Since 1988, Fazoli's has been committed to serving quality Italian food, fast, fresh and friendly. From unlimited hot breadsticks to freshly prepared pasta entrees, the chain prides itself on serving high-quality menu offerings, all at an affordable price. For more information on Fazoli's, visit About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli's, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo's Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit About Fazoli's Fast. Fresh. Italian. Founded in 1988 in Lexington, Ky., Fazoli's franchises and operates approximately 200 restaurants in 26 states, making it the largest QSR Italian chain in America. Fazoli's prides itself on serving quality Italian food, fast, fresh and friendly. Menu offerings include freshly prepared pasta entrees, sub sandwiches, salads, pizza and desserts – along with its unlimited signature breadsticks. For more information, visit MEDIA CONTACT:Erin Mandzik, FAT Brandsemandzik@ 860-212-6509 # # #Sign in to access your portfolio
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
9 actors who had surprising careers before fame
We love a good origin story, especially when it involves Hollywood's brightest stars coming from the most unexpected walks of life. While it's easy to picture them as glamorous icons now, many of these actors once held jobs that feel hilariously far from the world of movie premieres and paparazzi. From lion taming to hot dog hawking, here are nine actors who had truly surprising careers before the fame machine scooped them up and put them on the big screen. 1. Channing Tatum – Male Stripper Before dancing his way into our hearts in Magic Mike, Tatum was quite literally dancing for a living. The actor worked as a male stripper in Tampa, Florida, a job that would later inspire the movie that made him a household name. 2. Julia Roberts – Ice Cream Scooper Long before Pretty Woman made her America's sweetheart, Julia Roberts served up scoops at Baskin-Robbins. Sweet beginnings for a sweet career. 3. Christopher Walken – Lion Tamer Yes, you read that right. The man with one of the most distinctive voices in cinema was once a lion tamer's apprentice in a circus. Walken reportedly performed with a lion named Sheba—no CGI, no stunt double. 4. Eva Mendes – Hot Dog on a Stick Employee Before breaking into Hollywood, Mendes rocked the iconic striped uniform and paper hat while working at Hot Dog on a Stick. It was a far cry from the red carpet, but every star has to start somewhere. 5. Steve Buscemi – NYC Firefighter The Boardwalk Empire actor was a real-life hero before taking on mob bosses. Buscemi served as a New York City firefighter in the early '80s and even returned to help during the aftermath of 9/11. 6. Hugh Jackman – P.E. Teacher Before he had claws, Jackman had a whistle. The Aussie heartthrob worked as a physical education teacher at an English school. We can only hope he taught with the same passion he brings to the stage and screen. 7. Harrison Ford – Carpenter Ford was literally building his career—one plank at a time. Before becoming Han Solo, he was a self-taught carpenter who built furniture for some big names in Hollywood, including director George Lucas. 8. Patrick Dempsey – Professional Juggler Grey's Anatomy fans know him as McDreamy, but before all that, Dempsey was juggling—professionally. He even competed in national competitions and considered it a possible career path. 9. Colin Farrell – Country Line Dance Instructor Who knew this Irish actor had such Southern flair? Farrell worked as a country line dance instructor in Dublin, teaching locals how to boot-scoot long before becoming an international star. These stories remind us that the road to stardom is rarely straight—and often full of wild, weird, and wonderfully human detours.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FAT Brands Adds Bitcoin to the Menu as Form of Payment for Franchisees
Global Restaurant Franchising Company Accepts Cryptocurrency for Franchisee Royalty Payments LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) ('FAT Brands' or the 'Company'), a leading global franchising company and parent company of iconic brands including Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks, Fazoli's and 13 other restaurant concepts, announced it is officially accepting Bitcoin for franchisee royalty payments. With over 2,300 locations worldwide, the Company is the first restaurant franchise to accept royalty payments in cryptocurrency. The move underscores FAT Brands' commitment to financial and technological innovation. 'Over the years, Bitcoin has transformed into a mainstream asset and, as a Company, we see great value in expanding our forms of payments for our franchisees, especially for our international partners, who make up over 20 percent of our portfolio,' said Thayer Wiederhorn, COO of FAT Brands. 'We look forward to utilizing Bitcoin as an efficient tool for streamlining and simplifying the payment process and are excited to be at the forefront of this evolution in embracing Bitcoin as it continues to grow in popularity.' For more information on FAT Brands, please visit About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli's, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo's Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Mandzikemandzik@ 860-212-6509Sign in to access your portfolio
