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FAT Brands Inc (FATBB)

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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
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 42.59M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
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Price to earnings Ratio -
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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

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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

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FAT Brands Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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

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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.

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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
Full time employees 2089

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.