8-K
Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (TWNPQ)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dateof Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 26, 2025
TwinHospitality Group Inc.
(Exactname of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-42395 | 99-1232362 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of Incorporation) | (Commission<br><br> <br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 5151 Belt Line Road, Suite 1200<br><br> <br>Dallas, TX | 75254 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’sTelephone Number, Including Area Code: (972) 941-3150
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(FormerName or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title<br> of each class | Trading<br> Symbol(s) | Name<br> of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | TWNP | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements ofCertain Officers.
On December 26, 2025, Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (the “Company”) terminated Kim Boerema as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective December 29, 2025. In connection with such action, the Company appointed Andrew Wiederhorn, currently Chairman of the Board of Directors, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In addition, the Company elevated Roger Gondek to President and Chief Operating Officer of Twin Peaks Restaurants. Ken Brendemihl will continue to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company’s Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill restaurant brand.
Mr. Wiederhorn, age 59, is the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s parent company, FAT Brands Inc. Mr. Wiederhorn will not receive additional compensation for assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company but will continue to receive standard director fees from the Company. Further information about Mr. Wiederhorn pursuant to Items 401(b), (d), (e) and Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K has been disclosed in the Form 8-K filed by the Company on August 22, 2025 and is incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 29, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the changes in its senior management and the other matters discussed above. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the information contained therein is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
Item9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated December 29, 2025 |
| 104 | Cover<br> Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Twin Hospitality Group Inc. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date: | December<br> 29, 2025 | /s/ Kenneth J. Kuick |
| Kenneth<br> J. Kuick | ||
| Chief<br> Financial Officer |
Exhibit99.1
| PRESS RELEASE |
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Twin Hospitality Group Announces Leadership Updates
AndyWiederhorn Appointed Chief Executive Officer; Roger Gondek to Assume Twin Peaks President Role
DALLAS (Dec. 29, 2025) – Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNP), the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, today announced the appointment of Andy Wiederhorn as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following the termination of Chief Executive Officer Kim Boerema. Additionally, Roger Gondek, currently Chief Operating Officer of Twin Peaks Restaurant, will also assume the role of President of Twin Peaks Restaurant while continuing in his COO responsibilities.
Wiederhorn, who was integral in spinning out Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones into Twin Hospitality Group Inc., has served as Chairman of the Board since August 2025. In this role, he has worked closely with the leadership team to position the company for sustained growth and operational excellence. Gondek has served as Chief Operating Officer of Twin Peaks since 2017 and brings approximately 15 years of experience with the brand, including previous operations leadership roles with Twin Peaks’ largest franchisee.
“I’m pleased to take on the Chief Executive Officer role and continue to collaborate with Roger in his expanded capacity as President,” said Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Twin Hospitality Group. “We remain focused on driving key business initiatives forward, including streamlining operations and enhancing the guest experience. This leadership restructuring optimizes our resources while minimizing overhead, providing additional value as we work to restructure our debt and strengthen the company for long-term success.”
TwinHospitality Group Inc.
Twin Hospitality Group Inc. is a restaurant company that strategically develops and operates specialty casual dining restaurant concepts with a goal to redefine the casual dining category with its experiential driven brands. For more information, visit https://ir.twinpeaksrestaurant.com/.
AboutTwin Peaks
Founded in 2005 in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville, Twin Peaks has 114 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Twin Peaks is the ultimate sports lodge featuring made-from-scratch food and the coldest beer in the business, surrounded by scenic views and wall-to-wall TVs. At every Twin Peaks, guests are immediately welcomed by a friendly Twin Peaks Girl and served up a menu made for MVPs. From its smashed and seared-to-order burgers to its in-house smoked brisket and wings, guests can expect menu items that satisfy every appetite. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit twinpeaksfranchise.com. For more information, visit twinpeaksrestaurant.com.
Forward-LookingStatements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the company’s future operating performance. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of management concerning the future and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties, and contingencies. These factors are difficult to predict and beyond our control and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We refer you to the documents that are filed from time to time by Twin Hospitality Group Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other factors. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
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