Ch. 11 Judge Urged To Suspend 'Dictatorial' FAT Brands CEO

By Dorothy Atkins · February 6, 2026, 10:12 PM EST

FAT Brands creditors asked a Texas bankruptcy judge Thursday to suspend the restaurant franchiser's CEO Andrew Wiederhorn, arguing that within days of filing Chapter 11, Wiederhorn sold $3.1 million in equity...

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Motion

Case Information

Case Title

Securities and Exchange Commission v. FAT Brands, Inc. et al

Case Number

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

Securities/Commodities

Date Filed

May 10, 2024

Case Title

FAT Brands Inc.

Case Number

Court

Texas Southern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

January 26, 2026

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