Hospitality Group Inc., the parent company of popular casual dining brands Twin Peaks Restaurant and Smokey Bones, has announced a key leadership restructuring designed to strengthen the company for future growth. Andy Wiederhorn has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Wiederhorn, who has served as Chairman of the Board since August 2025, played a pivotal role in the spin-out that created the independent Twin Hospitality Group. He now steps into the CEO position to drive the company’s next phase.
In a parallel move, Roger Kondek, the current Chief Operating Officer, will expand his responsibilities by assuming the role of President of Twin Peaks Restaurant. He will continue to oversee his COO duties, consolidating leadership to enhance operational focus.
“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. “We remain focused on driving key business initiatives forward, including streamlining operations and enhancing the guest experience.”
The executive changes are framed as a strategic effort to optimize resources and streamline management as the company works to strengthen its financial foundation. According to Wiederhorn, the restructuring is intended to minimize overhead while providing additional value during ongoing efforts to restructure debt and position the company for long-term success.
For patrons of Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones, this leadership shift signals a renewed internal focus on operational excellence and the customer experience at a time when the casual dining sector continues to evolve.
