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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/11/2025: FATBB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 20.1% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 42.59M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.31 | 52 Weeks Range 2.10 - 5.18 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.10 - 5.18 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 21.96% | Basic EPS (TTM) -11.96 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -33.89% | Operating Margin (TTM) -6.03% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.39% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1513293202 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.07 |
Enterprise Value 1513293202 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.07 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 42.7 | Shares Outstanding 1270800 | Shares Floating 5472719 |
Shares Outstanding 1270800 | Shares Floating 5472719 | ||
Percent Insiders 63.21 | Percent Institutions 7.29 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
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Upturn AI SWOT
FAT Brands Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
FAT Brands Inc. was founded in 2017, although its brands have a longer history. It focuses on acquiring and managing restaurant brands, primarily in the fast-casual and casual dining sectors. It has grown through numerous acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Franchising: FAT Brands operates through franchising, licensing, and company-owned restaurant segments. They generate revenue through franchise fees, royalties, and sales at company-owned locations.
Leadership and Structure
FAT Brands is led by Andy Wiederhorn (Chairman and CEO). The company has a hierarchical structure with various departments overseeing brand management, operations, finance, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Fatburger: Fatburger is a classic burger chain known for its customizable burgers. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly, as it varies regionally and depends on the specific burger market segment. Competitors include McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and other regional burger chains.
- Johnny Rockets: Johnny Rockets is a retro-themed diner known for burgers, shakes, and a nostalgic atmosphere. Competitors include similar diner chains like Friendly's and traditional fast-food restaurants.
- Twin Peaks: Twin Peaks is a sports lodge dining experience with a focus on scratch-made food and cold beer. Competitors include Hooters and similar sports bar restaurant chains.
- Round Table Pizza: Round Table Pizza is a pizza restaurant chain. Competitors include Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Papa John's.
- Marble Slab Creamery: Marble Slab Creamery is an ice cream chain where customers can mix and match toppings. Competitors include Cold Stone Creamery.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The restaurant industry is highly competitive and fragmented, with numerous national and regional players. Trends include increasing demand for convenience, healthy options, and digital ordering.
Positioning
FAT Brands positions itself as a multi-brand franchisor leveraging economies of scale and shared services across its portfolio. Its competitive advantages include its diverse brand portfolio and its franchising expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global restaurant market is worth trillions of dollars. FAT Brands is positioned to capture a portion of this through its franchising model and diverse brand portfolio. However, FAT Brand's focus on niche markets means that they do not play within the entire TAM, but have a smaller TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diverse brand portfolio
- Franchising expertise
- Established brand recognition for some brands
- Potential for synergies across brands
Weaknesses
- High debt levels due to acquisitions
- Reliance on franchisees
- Brand integration challenges
- Variable brand performance
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions of complementary brands
- International expansion
- Enhanced digital marketing and online ordering
- Menu innovation and new product development
Threats
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending
- Rising food and labor costs
- Increased competition from other restaurant chains
- Changing consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Restaurant Brands International (QSR)
- Wendy's (WEN)
- McDonald's (MCD)
Competitive Landscape
FAT Brands competes with larger, more established restaurant chains. Its advantage lies in its diverse brand portfolio and franchising expertise. Disadvantages include smaller scale and higher debt levels.
Major Acquisitions
Global Franchise Group
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 350
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded FAT Brands' portfolio with established brands like Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: FAT Brands' historical growth has been driven by acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth will depend on the company's ability to successfully integrate acquisitions, expand its franchise network, and manage its debt.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have included acquiring new brands and expanding internationally.
Summary
FAT Brands is a multi-brand franchisor with a diverse portfolio of restaurant chains. Its growth strategy relies heavily on acquisitions, which have resulted in high debt levels. The company's success depends on its ability to successfully integrate acquisitions, manage its franchise network, and adapt to changing consumer preferences. Recent expansion is promising but maintaining profitability with its debt load is the biggest concern.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports
- Financial databases
- Industry publications
- Third Party Data Provider
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary based on source and methodology.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About FAT Brands Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Beverly Hills, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-08-24 | CO-CEO, Chief Development Officer & Director Mr. Taylor A. Wiederhorn | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Restaurants | Full time employees 2089 | Website https://www.fatbrands.com |
Full time employees 2089 | Website https://www.fatbrands.com |
FAT Brands Inc., a multi-brand restaurant franchising company, acquires, develops, markets, and manages quick service, fast casual, casual dining, and polished casual dining restaurant concepts in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It owns restaurant brands, including Round Table Pizza, Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Pretzelmaker, Fazoli's, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean, Buffalo's Cafe and Buffalo's Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Ponderosa Steakhouse/Bonanza Steakhouse, Native Grill & Wings, Smokey Bones, and Twin Peaks. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. FAT Brands Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Fog Cutter Holdings, LLC.
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