FAT Brands Files for Voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 27 2026
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FAT Brands announced it has commenced voluntary chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. FAT Brands plans to use the filings to deleverage the balance sheet. FAT Brands' portfolio of 18 restaurant concepts encompasses more than 2,200 locations worldwide. Brands such as Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, among others, are expected to remain operating as usual during the chapter 11 process. Trading of FAT Brands' securities on Nasdaq is expected to continue with a "Q" suffix during this period.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
