A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN
multi-brand restaurant franchising

Andy has served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of FAT Brands Inc. since its formation and has served as the Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of Fatburger North America, Inc. since 2006 and Buffalo’s Franchise Concepts, Inc. since 2011. He also served as the Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. since its formation in 1997.

Andy previously founded and served as the Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of Wilshire Financial Services Group Inc. and Wilshire Credit Corporation. He received his B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California in 1987, with an emphasis in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

He 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.

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A PROVEN TRACK RECORD &
DECADES OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Andy became CEO of Fatburger in 2006 and after battling the difficult economy pulled the company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2011 and began the company’s drastic turn around. Under Andy's leadership, the burger chain experienced unprecedented growth & is a fixture of American dining to this day.

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CONTINUOUS INNOVATION &
LIMITLESS POTENTIAL

Andy serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. The company structures, manages and invests in a diverse range of equity, corporate debt, and real estate. The Company provides capital to businesses involved in restructuring, recapitalization, management buy-outs, and commercial real estate.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH
MR. WIEDERHORN

Andy recently sat down with Don Yaeger, host of the Corporate Competitor Podcast, to share his opinions on the state of the restaurant industry and to be a voice for the space. Andy talks about what he's learned over the years leading Fatburger through a successful turnaround, and now, FAT Brands Inc.

Under Andy's leadership FAT Brands' portfolio of restaurants have experienced phenomenal growth - but what's even more powerful according to Andy is the ability for a leader to take a step back, ensure your culture stays intact, and ensure employees and franchisees feel heard.

Enjoy this deep dive into Andy's leadership style!

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