---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-000827"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FATAQ"
cik: "0001705012"
company_name: "Fat Brands, Inc"
filed_at: "2026-01-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:22:57.954446+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FAT Brands enters retention bonus agreements with three NEOs; salaries raised to $950K

## Summary
- CFO Kenneth Kuick receives $500K retention bonus; COO Thayer Wiederhorn and CDO Taylor Wiederhorn each receive $550K.
- Base salaries increased from $550K to $950K effective January 1, 2026.
- Retention bonuses and salary increases subject to clawback if NEOs leave before June 30, 2026 or bankruptcy emergence.
- NEOs waived unpaid 2024 bonuses in exchange for 50% retention payments paid on January 2, 2026.
- Letter agreements reference potential Chapter 11 filing; continued employment is condition for keeping compensation.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-000827
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FATAQ
- cik: 0001705012
- company_name: Fat Brands, Inc
- filed_at: 2026-01-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1705012/000149315226000827/0001493152-26-000827-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1705012/000149315226000827/form8-k.htm

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