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BT Brands, Inc. operates as a quick-service restaurant company, with its primary operations centered in the north-central United States. Its portfolio includes nine Burger Time restaurants strategically located across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Additionally, the company manages a Dairy Queen franchise situated in Ham Lake, Minnesota. The Burger Time establishments serve a diverse menu featuring various burgers, along with chicken and pulled pork sandwiches, an assortment of side dishes, and soft beverages. In contrast, the Dairy Queen location offers its signature range of burgers, chicken items, sides, ice cream, other desserts, and a selection of drinks. Founded in 1987, BT Brands maintains its corporate headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota.
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BT Brands at a glance
BT Brands is a restaurants company headquartered in Minnetonka, United States. It is publicly listed (BTBD) with a market capitalisation of $10.5M. Xcout tracks 8 named people at BT Brands, including Gary W. Copperud (CEO & Chairman).
BT Brands leadership
- Gary W. CopperudCEO & Chairman
- Chris BishoutyExecutive Officer
- Allan D AndersonDirector
- Gary CopperudDirector
- Jeffrey A ZinneckerDirector
- Kenneth William BrimmerDirector
2 more named people on record for BT Brands, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
BT Brands competitors
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Burger Time, Inc. operates a chain of fast-food restaurants with multiple locations across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The company serves 100% pure beef burgers, chicken items, street tacos, sides, and desserts, offering online ordering and drive-thru pickup services to the general public.
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM) is a U.S.-based company operating within the restaurant sector, primarily through its subsidiaries. The organization manages two distinct dining chains: it operates and franchises Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, recognized for its upscale quick-service, drive-through dining. Additionally, the company owns, operates, franchises, and licenses Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, a full-service, upscale casual dining establishment. As of December 15, 2021, Good Times Restaurants Inc.'s network comprised 42 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar locations and 32 Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard restaurants. The company was established in 1987 and its headquarters are situated in Golden, Colorado.
International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) is an American multinational fast food restaurant chain, founded in 1940. Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, IDQ is the parent company of American Dairy Queen.
BR Chicken, LLC operates a fast-casual restaurant chain offering chicken sandwiches, tenders, and shakes for takeout, delivery, and catering. The company serves the general public and offers franchise opportunities.
Dutch Bros Inc., in collaboration with its subsidiaries, operates and licenses drive-thru establishments throughout the United States. The company's business model is divided into two primary divisions: its directly owned and managed shops, and its franchising and other related ventures. Customers are served through the firm's corporate-operated locations and its online platforms, utilizing brand names like Dutch Bros, Dutch Bros Coffee, Dutch Bros Rebel, and Blue Rebel. Established in 1992, Dutch Bros Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Grants Pass, Oregon.
FAT Brands Inc. operates as a multi-brand restaurant franchisor, actively involved in the acquisition, growth, promotion, and administration of various dining concepts. These include quick service, fast casual, casual dining, and more upscale polished casual eateries, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, and global markets. The company's extensive portfolio features numerous well-known restaurant chains such as Round Table Pizza, Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Pretzelmaker, Fazoli's, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean, Buffalo's Cafe and Buffalo's Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Ponderosa Steakhouse/Bonanza Steakhouse, Native Grill & Wings, Smokey Bones, and Twin Peaks. Established in 2017, its corporate headquarters are located in Beverly Hills, California. FAT Brands Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Fog Cutter Holdings, LLC. Notably, on January 26, 2026, the company, along with its associated entities, filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
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