Fatburger Owner Files for Bankruptcy

The company owns 18 restaurant chains with 2,200 locations worldwide.
Fatburger Owner Files for Bankruptcy
People wait for takeout orders near the closed dine-in section at a Fatburger restaurant in Inglewood, Calif. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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FAT Brands Inc., owner of 18 restaurant chains worldwide, has voluntarily filed Chapter 11 petitions for financial restructuring.

The Los Angeles-based mega-franchiser announced this week that it had filed proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. FAT Brands reported that it intends to restructure capital to maximize value for its shareholders and continue to grow its brands.
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.