---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-003696"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FATAQ"
cik: "0001705012"
company_name: "Fat Brands, Inc"
filed_at: "2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T07:34:01.598396+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FAT Brands files Chapter 11 bankruptcy to deleverage; over $1.3B in debt defaults

## Summary
- Company and subsidiaries filed Chapter 11 on Jan 26, 2026 in Southern District of Texas.
- Total outstanding debt in default across 11 instruments: ~$1.3B (including $410M GFG Royalty, $403M Twin Hospitality).
- Board expanded to 15; appointed independent restructuring directors Patrick Bartels and Neal Goldman.
- John DiDonato named Chief Restructuring Officer; Abhimanyu Gupta named Deputy CRO.
- Equity holders warned of possible complete loss; NASDAQ continues with 'Q' suffix.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-003696
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FATAQ
- cik: 0001705012
- company_name: Fat Brands, Inc
- filed_at: 2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.03, 2.04, 5.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1705012/000149315226003696/0001493152-26-003696-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1705012/000149315226003696/form8-k.htm

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