---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-019634"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FATAQ"
cik: "0001705012"
company_name: "Fat Brands, Inc"
filed_at: "2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T02:18:40.644198+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FAT Brands appoints Keshav Lall as interim CEO; former CEO remains on leave amid Chapter 11

## Summary
- Keshav Lall appointed interim CEO of FAT Brands and Twin Hospitality Group effective April 29, 2026.
- Lall replaces former CEO who remains on leave under the Mediated Agreement order in the Chapter 11 case.
- Uzzi & Lall engagement provides Lall's services for $100,000 per month; company in Chapter 11 since Jan 26, 2026.
- Lall is a founding partner at Uzzi & Lall with prior CRO and principal investing experience.
- Appointment comes as FAT Brands and subsidiaries operate under DIP budget with CROs John DiDonato and Abhimanyu Gupta.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-019634
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FATAQ
- cik: 0001705012
- company_name: Fat Brands, Inc
- filed_at: 2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1705012/000149315226019634/0001493152-26-019634-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1705012/000149315226019634/form8-k.htm

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