Andrew A. Wiederhorn has served as Chief Executive Officer of Twin Hospitality Group Inc. since December 2025. Additionally, Mr. Wiederhorn has held the position of Chairman since August 2025. Mr. Wiederhorn also serves as Chief Executive Officer of our parent company, FAT Brands Inc., a role he reassumed in September 2025 following holding the position from 2017 to 2023, and has served on the Board of Directors since its formation, becoming Chairman in March 2023. Prior to FAT Brands Inc., Mr. Wiederhorn founded and served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc., Wilshire Financial Services Group Inc. and Wilshire Credit Corporation. He also previously served on the Board of Directors of Fabricated Metals, Inc., The Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific Council, The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon, University of Southern California Associates, Citizens Crime Commission of Oregon, and Economic Development Council for the City of Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Wiederhorn has appeared frequently on national business news broadcasts such as CNBC and FOX Business, and was featured as the Fatburger CEO on the CBS television program “Undercover Boss.” Mr. Wiederhorn graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance and Entrepreneurship.
Kenneth J. Kuick. Mr. Kuick has served as our Chief Financial Officer since April 2024. Mr. Kuick has also served as the Chief Financial Officer of FAT Brands since May 2021, and served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer of FAT Brands from May 2023 to September 2025. Prior to joining FAT Brands, Mr. Kuick was the Chief Financial Officer of Noodles & Company, a national fast-casual restaurant concept, from November 2018 to August 2020, where he was responsible for leading the finance, accounting and supply chain functions. Prior to Noodles & Company, Mr. Kuick was the Chief Accounting Officer of VICI Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust specializing in casino properties, from October 2017 to August 2018, where he was responsible for accounting, consolidated financial operations, capital markets transactions, treasury, internal audit, tax, and external reporting. Prior to VICI Properties, Mr. Kuick was the Chief Accounting Officer of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, from November 2014 to October 2017, and was the Vice President, Assistant Controller for Caesars Entertainment Corporation from December 2011 to November 2014. Mr. Kuick is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Kuick received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Systems from Taylor University.
Mr. Gondek has served as President of Twin Peaks Restaurant since December 2025. Mr. Gondek has also held the role of Chief Operating Officer since July 2017. Prior to joining Twin Peaks, Mr. Gondek was the Executive Vice President of Operations of La Cima Restaurants, LLC, a franchiser of 43 Twin Peaks restaurants in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, from June 2011 to July 2017. Prior to La Cima Restaurants, Mr. Gondek was a Divisional Vice President at Hooters of America from October 2001 to February 2011. Prior to Hooters of America, Mr. Gondek was the Vice President of Operations at Hazzard Burdick Group from April 1996 to October 2001. Mr. Gondek has over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, serving in various areas of operations. Mr. Gondek received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Southern Connecticut State University.
Mr. Brendemihl has served as the President of Smokey Bones since September 2025. Prior to joining Smokey Bones, Mr. Brendemihl has over 25 years of restaurant leadership experience, most recently as Chief Operating Officer of Alamo Drafthouse, where he worked from November 2022 to June 2025. Prior to that, he held key leadership roles at Velvet Taco, California Pizza Kitchen, Texas Roadhouse, and On the Border. Mr. Brendemihl received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Allen Z. Sussman. Mr. Sussman has served as our Chief Legal Officer since April 2025. Mr. Sussman has also served as the general counsel and corporate secretary of FAT Brands since March 2021. Prior to joining FAT Brands, Mr. Sussman was a partner at the law firm of Loeb & Loeb LLP in Los Angeles, California, specializing in corporate and securities law, and served as the primary outside corporate and securities counsel of FAT Brands. Prior to private practice, in the early 1990s, Mr. Sussman served as an attorney with the Division of Enforcement of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC. Mr. Sussman received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law.
Ms. Fry has served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Twin Hospitality Group Inc. since October 2025. Prior to joining Twin Hospitality Group Inc., Ms. Fry led national marketing strategy as the Senior Director of Marketing for Hooters of America, overseeing integrated brand campaigns, digital transformation, field marketing, media, sponsorships, and influencer programs that drove brand engagement and revenue growth. Before Ms. Fry's time at Hooters of America, she led the strategy, execution, and optimization of high-impact events, property-wide promotions, and VIP marketing programs for Harrah's Resort Southern California.