FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the hiring of Ammy Harrison as Senior Vice President of Non-Traditional Development and Maiyo Hood as Vice President of International Development. The new team growth underscores FAT Brands’ commitment to driving organic growth, especially non-traditional and international. Year-over-year, the brand continues to build upon its over 2,300-unit global footprint.
Ms. Harrison brings nearly 25 years of industry experience with high-growth restaurant brands, including spearheading non-traditional growth at Papa John’s International, Inc. Prior to joining FAT Brands, Ms. Harrison also served as Vice President of Development and Strategy at Penn Station East Coast Subs. Mr. Hood also joins FAT Brands with a strong background, most recently serving as a Managing Director at Subway, Greater China, where he was key in driving forward the development of over 4,000 locations across China. Mr. Maiyo also held a supply chain role at YUM! Brands Inc.
“We are pleased to add two experienced development leaders to the FAT Brands team,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Chief Development Officer of FAT Brands. “Ammy brings a unique perspective to non-traditional having worked with both large-scale and up-and-coming brands, while Maiyo brings a wealth of knowledge from overseas as we continue to charge forward with international growth across our 18-brand portfolio.”
For more information on FAT Brands, please visit http://www.fatbrands.com.
About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual, casual and polished casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza®, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Native Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit http://www.fatbrands.com.
