Andy Wiederhorn, former CEO of FAT Brands, was appointed chairman of Twin Peaks Hospitality's board while facing a DOJ investigation for fraud allegations.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
Andy Wiederhorn, former CEO of FAT Brands, was appointed chairman of Twin Peaks Hospitality's board while facing a DOJ investigation for fraud allegations.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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FAT Brands
American multi-brand restaurant operator
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- Nation's Restaurant NewsAndy Wiederhorn named chairman of Twin Peaks board You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletter. Twin Peaks Hospitality — the Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones parent
- Nation's Restaurant NewsU.S. Department of Justice drops criminal charges against former FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletter. The U.S. Department
- GlobeNewswireU.S. Department of Justice Drops All Charges Against Andrew Wiederhorn, FAT Brands, William Amon, and Rebecca Hershinger LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Attorney for