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FAT Brands Expands With New Tri-Branded Location in Texas
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FAT Brands Inc. (FAT - Free Report) has opened a new tri-branded restaurant in Roanoke, TX, featuring the beloved snack concepts, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker.
The new location aims to expand the company's presence in the Dallas area, offering a variety of snack concepts in one establishment.
FAT Enhances Offering With the Tri-Branded Model
Following the success of its co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations, FAT Brands sees strong potential to expand by adding Pretzelmaker for a tri-branded experience.
The company has observed an increase in snacking occasions across the industry and believes this model will offer a broader variety of sweet and savory options. FAT plans to continue strategically expanding this tri-branded concept.
FAT Brands' Co-Branding & Expansion Initiatives
FAT Brands has made significant strides in expanding its brand portfolio and global footprint over the past few years. The company has successfully added 18 distinct concepts in the last three years, boosting its market presence.
In the third quarter of 2024, FAT Brands opened 22 new units, bringing its year-to-date total through the quarter to 62 units. On the third-quarter earnings call, FAT highlighted a strong development pipeline with signed agreements for around 1,000 new units in the coming years. Once fully operational, these units are expected to add $50 million to $60 million to its annual adjusted EBITDA. This increase in earnings will help reduce leverage over time, improving the company's balance sheet.
In addition to expanding its brand portfolio and global presence, FAT Brands also continues to leverage co-branding as a key growth strategy. In September, the company launched a co-branded online ordering platform for Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, in partnership with 3 Owl and Olo. This platform aims to enhance the digital experience for customers. As part of its ongoing digital transformation, FAT also introduced a new loyalty program and app for brands, integrating ordering and rewards to drive higher average check sizes.
FAT Brands' Price Performance
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Shares of this multi-brand restaurant of America have gained 2.4% in the past three months against the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry’s 5.6% decline. The company is benefiting from its focus on unit expansion and strategic acquisitions. Also, the emphasis on co-branding opportunities and digital initiatives bodes well for FAT’s growth prospects. However, elevated expenses are concerns.
FAT’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
FAT Brands currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector are:
CMG delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.8%, on average. The stock has surged 23.8% in the past year. The consensus estimate for CMG’s 2025 sales and earnings per share (EPS) indicates growth of 13% and 18.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT - Free Report) presently has a Zacks Rank #2. EAT delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 12.1%, on average. The stock has surged 273.4% in the past year.
The consensus estimate for EAT’s fiscal 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 9.6% and 45.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK - Free Report) currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. SHAK delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.3%, on average. The stock has gained 76.8% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SHAK’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates a rise of 16.8% and 40.9%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
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FAT Brands Expands With New Tri-Branded Location in Texas
FAT Brands Inc. (FAT - Free Report) has opened a new tri-branded restaurant in Roanoke, TX, featuring the beloved snack concepts, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker.
The new location aims to expand the company's presence in the Dallas area, offering a variety of snack concepts in one establishment.
FAT Enhances Offering With the Tri-Branded Model
Following the success of its co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations, FAT Brands sees strong potential to expand by adding Pretzelmaker for a tri-branded experience.
The company has observed an increase in snacking occasions across the industry and believes this model will offer a broader variety of sweet and savory options. FAT plans to continue strategically expanding this tri-branded concept.
FAT Brands' Co-Branding & Expansion Initiatives
FAT Brands has made significant strides in expanding its brand portfolio and global footprint over the past few years. The company has successfully added 18 distinct concepts in the last three years, boosting its market presence.
In the third quarter of 2024, FAT Brands opened 22 new units, bringing its year-to-date total through the quarter to 62 units. On the third-quarter earnings call, FAT highlighted a strong development pipeline with signed agreements for around 1,000 new units in the coming years. Once fully operational, these units are expected to add $50 million to $60 million to its annual adjusted EBITDA. This increase in earnings will help reduce leverage over time, improving the company's balance sheet.
In addition to expanding its brand portfolio and global presence, FAT Brands also continues to leverage co-branding as a key growth strategy. In September, the company launched a co-branded online ordering platform for Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, in partnership with 3 Owl and Olo. This platform aims to enhance the digital experience for customers. As part of its ongoing digital transformation, FAT also introduced a new loyalty program and app for brands, integrating ordering and rewards to drive higher average check sizes.
FAT Brands' Price Performance
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Shares of this multi-brand restaurant of America have gained 2.4% in the past three months against the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry’s 5.6% decline. The company is benefiting from its focus on unit expansion and strategic acquisitions. Also, the emphasis on co-branding opportunities and digital initiatives bodes well for FAT’s growth prospects. However, elevated expenses are concerns.
FAT’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
FAT Brands currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector are:
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG - Free Report) presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here.
CMG delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.8%, on average. The stock has surged 23.8% in the past year. The consensus estimate for CMG’s 2025 sales and earnings per share (EPS) indicates growth of 13% and 18.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT - Free Report) presently has a Zacks Rank #2. EAT delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 12.1%, on average. The stock has surged 273.4% in the past year.
The consensus estimate for EAT’s fiscal 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 9.6% and 45.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK - Free Report) currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. SHAK delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.3%, on average. The stock has gained 76.8% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SHAK’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates a rise of 16.8% and 40.9%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.