BurgerFi

BurgerFi defaults on its credit agreement

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 01, 2024

The parent company of the BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings restaurant chains fell out of compliance with its loan agreement amid weak sales and financial losses. But the CEO insists turnaround efforts are taking hold.

Marketing

How BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza are generating menu buzz

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 25, 2024

CMO Cindy Syracuse differentiates the brands through strategic menu promotions in the crowded burger and pizza segments.

Operations

BurgerFi says turnaround is coming later this year

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 09, 2024

Comp sales in 4Q were down 9% in preliminary results for the better-burger brand, but CEO Carl Bachmann said the foundation is in place for recovery.

Operations

BurgerFi's 3Q performance is 'unacceptable,' CEO says

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2023

The Florida-based company has closed five underperforming restaurants and more may be shuttered. Meanwhile, chicken is coming to the menu to help turn things around.

Operations

Forget popcorn. Soon movie goers can order BurgerFi

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 19, 2023

The burger chain signed a licensing agreement with a movie theater chain that will allow film watchers to order burgers from their seats.

Operations

BurgerFi CEO begins making moves to evolve better-burger brand

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2023

The Florida-based chain acquired two franchise units and is plotting a return to Manhattan. Also, the fries will be improved.

Leadership

Martha Stewart leaves the BurgerFi board

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2023

The lifestyle media maven, who gave the Florida-based company a big name when she joined the board in 2021, quietly stepped down as director last month.

Leadership