Ken Kuick Named Interim Chief Executive Officer
Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNP), the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, today announces the resignation of Joe Hummel, Chief Executive Officer, and Clay Mingus, Chief Legal Officer, who are pursuing other opportunities. The date of their departures will be effective April 10, 2025. Ken Kuick, Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer and Allen Sussman, General Counsel of FAT Brands Inc., has been appointed Interim Chief Legal Officer.
“We would like to thank Joe and Clay for all that they have done for Twin Peaks over the last 14 years,” said Ken Kuick,” CFO of Twin Hospitality Group. “Starting on the franchisee side of Twin Peaks together and then taking on leadership roles at Twin Peaks and now Twin Hospitality Group, they helped pave the way for the IPO.”
Kuick continued, “We will carry the torch forward, having already opened two new lodges in 2025 and targeting approximately seven to nine additional units this year, while building on our robust over 100-unit development pipeline.”
“It has been an incredible journey with Twin Peaks — one filled with growth milestones, an IPO and the most dedicated team out there,” said Joe Hummel, CEO of Twin Hospitality Group. “While the time has come to begin a new chapter in my career, I look forward to continuing to watch Twin Peaks stand in a category of its own, providing an unmatched sports lodge experience.”
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.
Founded in 2005 in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville, Twin Peaks has 116 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.
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