Below is the release from Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (TWNP), describing the credentials of Kim Boerema, the incoming CEO. Crucial to “the process”, top management of parent, FAT Brands (FAT), described to us this morning that approximately 35 well qualified candidates were considered. Most importantly, top operating management of Twin Hospitality was heavily involved in the selection process, along with the crucially important franchisee group. There was a particular emphasis on “hands on” operating experience, and FAT Brands’ selection of Boerema was described to us as virtually unanimous by both TWNP corporate management and franchisees.
We’ve written extensively about the long term potential at Twin Hospitality, and it is encouraging that a new CEO was considered and selected in less than two months, with crucial “buy-in” from important stakeholders. We obviously look forward to meeting Kim Boerema, whom we have not personally known. Time will tell how the business goes from here but the process has been efficient, the selection seems sensible, and the important operating stakeholders are apparently supportive.
We will stay tuned.
TWIN HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF KIM BOEREMA AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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DALLAS, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (TWNP) (Nasdaq: TWNP), the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, today announces the appointment of Kim Boerema as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Boerema will draw on his over 30 years of industry experience, scaling and optimizing high-volume, full-service restaurant operations, to continue driving forward the rapid growth trajectory of the ultimate sports lodge, Twin Peaks.
Boerema most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse, where he helped to significantly scale the brand, taking it from a 10-unit concept to an approximately 30-unit concept in the last two and a half years. Other prior experiences include serving as CEO and President of Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, where he led brand transformation efforts in addition to serving as COO of California Pizza Kitchen, where he was key in creating a new cost-effective restaurant prototype along with rebuilding the operations and leadership teams. Boerema was also a Regional Vice President at Texas Roadhouse, where he oversaw 125 units in 22 states, driving growth and best-in-class retention for the respective locations.
“Kim brings deep expertise in franchising, corporate operations, and profitability enhancement, making him ideally positioned to lead Twin Peaks in its next stage of growth,” said Ken Kuick, CFO of Twin Hospitality Group. “With a pipeline of 100 lodges, Kim’s background and proven leadership will be instrumental as we look to scale the Twin Peaks brand and fuel long-term momentum.”
“I have always had a passion for experiential dining, which aligns perfectly with the immersive sports lodge positioning of Twin Peaks,” said Kim Boerema, CEO of Twin Hospitality Group. “Over the years, Twin Peaks has emerged as an industry leader known for operational excellence and brand integrity, and I look forward to not only maintaining but also enhancing what makes the Twin Peaks brand such a coveted customer experience as we continue to expand across the globe.”