FAT BRANDS INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, showing a 3.4% revenue decline to $146.8 million. The company opened 18 new locations during the quarter and has approximately 1,000 signed development deals in pipeline. System-wide same-store sales declined 3.9%, with a net loss of $54.2 million ($3.17 per share).
The company secured a significant bondholder agreement to convert amortizing bonds to interest-only, expected to generate $30-40 million in annual cash flow savings. Additionally, FAT Brands implemented $5 million in annual G&A reductions and is working on refinancing three securitization silos before their July 2026 maturity. Digital initiatives showed strong performance, with Great American Cookies achieving 25% of total revenue from digital sales and 40% growth in loyalty-driven sales.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025, registrando un calo del fatturato del 3,4% a 146,8 milioni di dollari. Durante il trimestre, l'azienda ha aperto 18 nuove sedi e ha circa 1.000 accordi di sviluppo firmati in programma. Le vendite comparabili a livello di sistema sono diminuite del 3,9%, con una perdita netta di 54,2 milioni di dollari (3,17 dollari per azione).
L'azienda ha ottenuto un importante accordo con i detentori di obbligazioni per convertire obbligazioni ammortizzanti in obbligazioni con solo interessi, previsto per generare risparmi di cassa annuali tra 30 e 40 milioni di dollari. Inoltre, FAT Brands ha implementato riduzioni annuali di 5 milioni di dollari nelle spese generali e amministrative e sta lavorando al rifinanziamento di tre silos di cartolarizzazione prima della loro scadenza a luglio 2026. Le iniziative digitali hanno mostrato ottime performance, con Great American Cookies che ha raggiunto il 25% del fatturato totale dalle vendite digitali e una crescita del 40% nelle vendite guidate dalla fidelizzazione.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) presentó sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025, mostrando una disminución de ingresos del 3,4% hasta 146,8 millones de dólares. La compañía abrió 18 nuevas ubicaciones durante el trimestre y cuenta con aproximadamente 1,000 acuerdos de desarrollo firmados en cartera. Las ventas comparables a nivel de sistema disminuyeron un 3,9%, con una pérdida neta de 54,2 millones de dólares (3,17 dólares por acción).
La empresa aseguró un acuerdo significativo con los tenedores de bonos para convertir bonos amortizables en bonos solo con intereses, lo que se espera genere ahorros de flujo de caja anuales entre 30 y 40 millones de dólares. Además, FAT Brands implementó reducciones anuales de 5 millones de dólares en gastos generales y administrativos y está trabajando en refinanciar tres silos de titulización antes de su vencimiento en julio de 2026. Las iniciativas digitales mostraron un fuerte desempeño, con Great American Cookies logrando el 25% de los ingresos totales provenientes de ventas digitales y un crecimiento del 40% en ventas impulsadas por la lealtad.
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FAT Brands (NASDAQ : FAT) a publié ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025, affichant une baisse du chiffre d'affaires de 3,4 % à 146,8 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a ouvert 18 nouveaux points de vente au cours du trimestre et dispose d'environ 1 000 accords de développement signés en cours. Les ventes comparables à l'échelle du système ont diminué de 3,9 %, avec une perte nette de 54,2 millions de dollars (3,17 dollars par action).
La société a conclu un accord important avec les détenteurs d'obligations pour convertir des obligations amortissables en obligations à intérêts seuls, ce qui devrait générer 30 à 40 millions de dollars d'économies de trésorerie annuelles. De plus, FAT Brands a mis en place 5 millions de dollars de réductions annuelles des frais généraux et administratifs et travaille au refinancement de trois tranches de titrisation avant leur échéance en juillet 2026. Les initiatives numériques ont montré de solides performances, avec Great American Cookies réalisant 25 % du chiffre d'affaires total grâce aux ventes numériques et une croissance de 40 % des ventes liées à la fidélisation.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) meldete seine Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 und verzeichnete einen Umsatzrückgang von 3,4 % auf 146,8 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen eröffnete im Quartal 18 neue Standorte und hat etwa 1.000 unterzeichnete Entwicklungsvereinbarungen in der Pipeline. Die systemweiten vergleichbaren Umsätze sanken um 3,9 %, mit einem Nettoverlust von 54,2 Millionen US-Dollar (3,17 US-Dollar je Aktie).
Das Unternehmen sicherte sich eine bedeutende Vereinbarung mit Anleihegläubigern, um amortisierende Anleihen in zinszahlungsfreie Anleihen umzuwandeln, was voraussichtlich jährliche Cashflow-Einsparungen von 30 bis 40 Millionen US-Dollar generieren wird. Zusätzlich hat FAT Brands jährliche Einsparungen von 5 Millionen US-Dollar bei allgemeinen Verwaltungsaufwendungen umgesetzt und arbeitet an der Refinanzierung von drei Verbriefungstranchen vor deren Fälligkeit im Juli 2026. Digitale Initiativen zeigten starke Leistungen, wobei Great American Cookies 25 % des Gesamtumsatzes über digitale Verkäufe erzielte und ein Wachstum von 40 % bei loyalitätsbasierten Verkäufen verzeichnete.
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- Revenue declined 3.4% to $146.8 million
- System-wide same-store sales declined 3.9%
- Net loss increased to $54.2 million from $39.4 million year-over-year
- General and administrative expenses increased 50.3% to $44.4 million
- Interest expense increased to $39.4 million from $34.0 million
- Dividend payments remain paused due to indenture restrictions
Insights
FAT Brands reports concerning Q2 results with declining sales and widening losses despite cost-cutting measures and expansion plans.
FAT Brands' Q2 2025 results paint a concerning financial picture despite management's optimistic framing. The company reported a 3.4% revenue decline to
The company continues to expand with 18 new store openings in Q2 and plans for over 100 this year, backed by a pipeline of roughly 1,000 signed deals. A new Florida development agreement will add 40 Fatburger locations over the next decade. However, these expansion plans come amid deteriorating core performance.
Management is implementing several financial maneuvers to address cash flow challenges. They've secured a bondholder agreement to convert amortizing bonds to interest-only, projected to save
The digital initiatives show promise, with Great American Cookies seeing digital sales represent 25% of total revenue and loyalty-driven sales up 40%. Round Table Pizza is experiencing 21% loyalty-driven sales growth with 18% higher customer engagement.
However, the adjusted EBITDA remained flat at
The increased G&A expenses (+50.3% to
Conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET
LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc.(ٴ: FAT) (“FAT Brands� or the “Company�) today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June29, 2025.
Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman of FAT Brands, said: “Backed by a robust pipeline of roughly 1,000 signed deals, we opened 18 new locations during the second quarter, including three co-branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies stores, and are well positioned to meet our goal of more than 100 restaurant openings this year. In Florida, we've signed a development deal to open 40 additional Fatburger locations over the next decade, growing our state presence to approximately 50 locations. Our diversified portfolio strategy is paying dividends, led by a strong performance in our snacks segment. We are also seeing meaningful impact from our digital initiatives. At Great American Cookies, digital sales now account for
Ken Kuick, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of FAT Brands said: “We continue to take decisive steps to strengthen our financial position, including securing a bondholder agreement to convert amortizing bonds to interest-only, which will generate an additional
Taylor Wiederhorn, Co-Chief Executive Officer of FAT Brands, said: “A key strategic priority for us is expanding our manufacturing capacity. To support this, we are actively pursuing strategic partnerships that broaden our brand reach and strengthen our manufacturing capabilities, reinforcing our commitment to growing our market presence and delivering exceptional products to our customers.�
Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Total revenue declined
3.4% to$146.8 million compared to$152.0 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2024- System-wide sales declined
3.7% - System-wide same-store sales declined
3.9% - 18 new store openings during the fiscal second quarter of 2025
- System-wide sales declined
- Net loss of
$54.2 million , or$3.17 per diluted share, compared to$39.4 million , or$2.43 per diluted share, in the fiscal second quarter of 2024 - Negative EBITDA(1) of
$6.0 million compared to EBITDA(1) of$6.8 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2024 - Adjusted EBITDA(1)Ǵ
$15.7 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2025 and 2024 - Adjusted net loss(1)Ǵ
$49.0 million , or$2.88 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss(1) of$30.9 million , or$1.93 per diluted share, in the fiscal second quarter of 2024
(1)EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net loss are non-GAAP measures defined below, under “Non-GAAP Measures�. Reconciliation of GAAP net loss to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net loss are included in the accompanying financial tables.
Summary of Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Total revenue decreased
General and administrative expense increased
Cost of restaurant and factory revenues was related to the operations of the company-owned restaurant locations and dough factory and decreased
Advertising expenses decreased
Total other expense, net, for the second quarter of 2025 and 2024 was
Adjusted net loss(1)ɲ
Key Financial Definitions
New store openings -The number of new store openings reflects the number of stores opened during a particular reporting period. The total number of new stores per reporting period and the timing of store openings has, and will continue to have, an impact on our results.
Same-store sales growth -Same-store sales growth reflects the change in year-over-year sales for the comparable store base, which we define as the number of stores open and in the FAT Brands system for at least one full fiscal year. For stores that were temporarily closed, sales in the current and prior period are adjusted accordingly. Given our focused marketing efforts and public excitement surrounding each opening, new stores often experience an initial start-up period with considerably higher than average sales volumes, which subsequently decrease to stabilized levels after three to six months. Additionally, when we acquire a brand, it may take several months to integrate fully each location of said brand into the FAT Brands platform. Thus, we do not include stores in the comparable base until they have been open and in the FAT Brands system for at least one full fiscal year.
System-wide sales growth- System-wide sales growth reflects the percentage change in sales in any given fiscal period compared to the prior fiscal period for all stores in that brandonly when the brand is owned by FAT Brands. Because of acquisitions, new store openings and store closures, the stores open throughout both fiscal periods being compared may be different from period to period.
Conference Call and Webcast
FAT Brands will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal second quarter 2025 financial results today at 4:30 PM ET. Hosting the conference call and webcast will be Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman of the Board, and Ken Kuick, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-877-704-4453 from the U.S. or 1-201-389-0920 internationally. A replay will be available after the call until Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 from the U.S. or 1-412-317-6671 internationally. The passcode is 13754156. The webcast will be available at under the “Investors� section and will be archived on the site shortly after the call has concluded.
About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Smokey Bones, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses and franchises and owns approximately 2,300 units worldwide. For more information, please visit .
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the future financial and operating results of the Company, the timing and performance of new store openings, our ability to conduct future accretive acquisitions and our pipeline of new store locations. Forward-looking statements generally use words such as “expect,� “foresee,� “anticipate,� “believe,� “project,� “should,� “estimate,� “will,� “plans,� “forecast,� and similar expressions, and reflect our expectations concerning the future. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We refer you to the documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our current expectations and from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statementsto reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
Non-GAAP Measures (Unaudited)
This press release includes the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net loss.
EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization. We use the term EBITDA, as opposed to loss from operations, as it is widely used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry. We believe that EBITDA is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it eliminates the impact of expenses that do not relate to business performance. EBITDA is not a measure of our financial performance or liquidity that is determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP�), and should not be considered as an alternative to net loss as a measure of financial performance or cash flows from operations as measures of liquidity, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA (as defined above), excluding expenses related to acquisitions, refranchising (gain) loss, impairment charges, and certain non-recurring or non-cash items that the Company does not believe directly reflect its core operations and may not be indicative of the Company’s recurring business operations.
Adjusted net loss is a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted net loss is defined as net loss plus the impact of adjustments and the tax effects of such adjustments. Adjusted net loss is presented because we believe it helps convey supplemental information to investors regarding our performance, excluding the impact of special items that affect the comparability of results in past quarters to expected results in future quarters. Adjusted net loss as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies, and our presentation of adjusted net loss should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by excluded or unusual items. Our management uses this non-GAAP financial measure to analyze changes in our underlying business from quarter to quarter based on comparable financial results.
Reconciliations of net loss presented in accordance with GAAP to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net loss are set forth in the tables below.
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FAT Brands Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations
Thirteen Weeks Ended | Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except share and per share data) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Royalties | $ | 22,169 | $ | 23,318 | $ | 43,942 | $ | 45,265 | ||||||||
Restaurant sales | 102,388 | 107,410 | 201,803 | 213,348 | ||||||||||||
Advertising fees | 9,667 | 10,065 | 19,431 | 19,861 | ||||||||||||
Factory revenues | 10,250 | 9,636 | 19,061 | 19,110 | ||||||||||||
Franchise fees | 1,124 | 1,113 | 2,314 | 2,594 | ||||||||||||
Other revenue | 1,238 | 498 | 2,304 | 3,829 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue | 146,836 | 152,040 | 288,855 | 304,007 | ||||||||||||
Costs and expenses | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expense | 44,415 | 29,558 | 77,458 | 59,563 | ||||||||||||
Cost of restaurant and factory revenues | 98,050 | 100,113 | 194,147 | 199,163 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8,382 | 10,246 | 18,773 | 20,440 | ||||||||||||
Refranchising (gain) loss | (9 | ) | 175 | (31 | ) | 1,683 | ||||||||||
Advertising fees | 11,548 | 14,651 | 22,624 | 27,243 | ||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses | 162,386 | 154,743 | 312,971 | 308,092 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (15,550 | ) | (2,703 | ) | (24,116 | ) | (4,085 | ) | ||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (34,952 | ) | (29,586 | ) | (66,396 | ) | (59,209 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense related to preferred shares | (4,417 | ) | (4,417 | ) | (8,835 | ) | (8,835 | ) | ||||||||
Net (loss) gain on extinguishment of debt | � | � | (151 | ) | 427 | |||||||||||
Other income (loss), net | 7 | (752 | ) | 44 | (548 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other expense, net | (39,362 | ) | (34,755 | ) | (75,338 | ) | (68,165 | ) | ||||||||
Loss before income tax provision | (54,912 | ) | (37,458 | ) | (99,454 | ) | (72,250 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax provision | (457 | ) | (1,901 | ) | (2,226 | ) | (5,425 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss | (55,369 | ) | (39,359 | ) | (101,680 | ) | (77,675 | ) | ||||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (1,181 | ) | � | (1,523 | ) | � | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to FAT Brands Inc. | $ | (54,188 | ) | $ | (39,359 | ) | $ | (1,523 | ) | $ | (77,675 | ) | ||||
Net loss attributable to FAT Brands Inc. | $ | (54,188 | ) | $ | (39,359 | ) | $ | (100,157 | ) | $ | (77,675 | ) | ||||
Dividends on preferred shares | (2,310 | ) | (1,920 | ) | (4,541 | ) | (3,801 | ) | ||||||||
$ | (56,498 | ) | $ | (41,279 | ) | $ | (104,698 | ) | $ | (81,476 | ) | |||||
Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ | (3.17 | ) | $ | (2.43 | ) | $ | (5.91 | ) | $ | (4.80 | ) | ||||
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 17,821,815 | 17,007,352 | 17,702,122 | 16,977,376 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | � | $ | 0.14 | $ | � | $ | 0.28 |
FAT Brands Inc. Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Thirteen Weeks Ended | Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to FAT Brands Inc. | $ | (54,188 | ) | $ | (39,359 | ) | $ | (100,157 | ) | $ | (77,675 | ) | ||||
Interest expense, net | 39,369 | 34,003 | 75,231 | 68,044 | ||||||||||||
Income tax provision | 457 | 1,901 | 2,226 | 5,425 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8,382 | 10,246 | 18,773 | 20,440 | ||||||||||||
EBITDA | (5,980 | ) | 6,791 | (3,927 | ) | 16,234 | ||||||||||
Bad debt expense (recovery) | 971 | (1,729 | ) | 1,201 | (1,561 | ) | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 12,765 | 677 | 13,131 | 1,422 | ||||||||||||
Non-cash lease expenses | 395 | 758 | 735 | 1,388 | ||||||||||||
Refranchising (gain) loss | (9 | ) | 175 | (31 | ) | 1,683 | ||||||||||
Litigation costs | 5,198 | 7,852 | 12,062 | 11,660 | ||||||||||||
Severance | � | 19 | � | 41 | ||||||||||||
Net loss related to advertising fund deficit | 2,178 | 1,140 | 2,747 | 3,422 | ||||||||||||
Net loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt | � | � | 151 | (427 | ) | |||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 177 | 63 | 695 | 91 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 15,695 | $ | 15,747 | $ | 26,764 | $ | 33,953 |
FAT Brands Inc. Adjusted Net Loss Reconciliation
Thirteen Weeks Ended | Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except share and per share data) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to FAT Brands Inc. | $ | (54,188 | ) | $ | (39,359 | ) | $ | (100,157 | ) | $ | (77,675 | ) | ||||
Refranchising (gain) loss | (9 | ) | 175 | (31 | ) | 1,683 | ||||||||||
Net loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt | � | � | 151 | (427 | ) | |||||||||||
Litigation costs | 5,198 | 7,852 | 12,062 | 11,660 | ||||||||||||
Severance | � | 19 | � | 41 | ||||||||||||
Tax adjustments, net (1) | 43 | 408 | 273 | 973 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net loss | $ | (48,956 | ) | $ | (30,905 | ) | $ | (87,702 | ) | $ | (63,745 | ) | ||||
Net loss | $ | (54,188 | ) | $ | (39,359 | ) | $ | (100,157 | ) | $ | (77,675 | ) | ||||
Dividends on preferred shares | (2,310 | ) | (1,920 | ) | (4,541 | ) | (3,801 | ) | ||||||||
$ | (56,498 | ) | $ | (41,279 | ) | $ | (104,698 | ) | $ | (81,476 | ) | |||||
Adjusted net loss | $ | (48,956 | ) | $ | (30,904 | ) | $ | (87,702 | ) | $ | (63,745 | ) | ||||
Dividends on preferred shares | (2,310 | ) | (1,920 | ) | (4,541 | ) | (3,801 | ) | ||||||||
$ | (51,266 | ) | $ | (32,824 | ) | $ | (92,243 | ) | $ | (67,546 | ) | |||||
Loss per basic and diluted share | $ | (3.17 | ) | $ | (2.43 | ) | $ | (5.91 | ) | $ | (4.80 | ) | ||||
Adjusted net loss per basic and diluted share | $ | (2.88 | ) | $ | (1.93 | ) | $ | (5.21 | ) | $ | (3.98 | ) | ||||
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding | 17,821,815 | 17,007,352 | 17,702,122 | 16,977,376 |
(1) Reflects the tax impact of the adjustments using the effective tax rate for the respective periods.
