Friday, August 14, 2020
FAT Brands Inc. (FAT)
A Rocketship of an Acquisition
FAT Brands Inc is a multi-brand restaurant franchising company. It develops, markets, and acquires predominantly fast casual restaurant concepts. The company provides turkey burgers, chicken Sandwiches, chicken tenders, burgers, ribs, wrap sandwiches, and others. Its brand portfolio comprises Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe and Express, and Ponderosa and Bonanza. The company’s overall footprint covers nearly 32 countries. Fatburger generates maximum revenue for the company.
Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Adding Johnny Rockets. Yesterday, FAT Brands announced a transformative agreement to purchase the Johnny Rockets franchise for $25 million. Founded in 1986, Johnny Rockets is a casual burger chain known for its 1950s diner style decor. The chain has over 325 locations in the U.S. and 25 countries across the globe. Closing should be in mid-September.
Impact. Johnny Rockets basically will double the size of FAT Brands, both from a unit count and from an adjusted EBITDA perspective, based on a normal operating environment. With about one-third of its locations in casinos, airports, theme parks, etc, we would expect the pandemic to have …
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