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Filing Alert: FAT Brands Chapter 11 2 min read
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Filing Alert: FAT Brands Chapter 11

FAT Brands Files Chapter 11 in Southern District of Texas

By Insights

Update (Jan. 27, 2026): A comprehensive case summary is now available for the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of FAT Brands Inc.


FAT Brands Inc. and its debtor affiliates⁽¹⁾, a Beverly Hills, CA-based leading multi-brand restaurant company, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Jan. 26 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

The company reports $1 billion to $10 billion in both assets and liabilities (consolidated for all debtors). The filing indicates that there will be funds available for distribution to unsecured creditors. The case number is 26-90126.

⁽¹⁾ For a complete list of debtor entities, see the Chapter 11 Debtors table.


Chapter 11 Debtors

Source: Bondoro, Court filings

Top Unsecured Claims

Form 204 Top Unsecured Claims
Source: Bondoro, Court filings

Key Parties

Counsel:
Bankruptcy Counsel:
  • Latham & Watkins LLP
Investment Banker:
  • GLC Advisors & Co., LLC
Financial Advisor / CRO:
  • Huron Consulting Group Inc. (John C. DiDonato)
Counsel for Independent Directors:
  • Steptoe LLP
Claims Agent:
Equity Security Holders:
  • Fog Cutter Holdings LLC – 42% (Class A)
  • Fog Cutter Holdings LLC – 56% (Class B)
  • Lion GFG Aggregator LP – 18% (Preferred Stock)
  • Twin Peaks Holdings, LLC – 12% (Preferred Stock)

Bondoro Insights is continuing to monitor this case and will provide further coverage as appropriate.

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