Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

Why Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza ditched its AI phone system

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 22, 2023

The bot, nicknamed Becky, was alienating customers and staff. “Everyone said, ‘Becky’s gotta go,’” said CEO Carl Bachmann.

Premium

Food

After a pandemic break, restaurants added a lot of new menu items this summer

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 03, 2023

Customers returned to dining out and operators greeted them with a record number of limited-time offers. The result was a summer of love on restaurant menus.

Operations

Restaurant chains say they're recovering quickly from Hurricane Ian

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2022

Power outages and transportation difficulties are mentioned as the lingering effects of the storm that struck Florida and the Carolinas.

Financing

Kiosks and AI are on the horizon for BurgerFi, Anthony’s

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 15, 2022

The two chains said they are starting to see some efficiencies after joining forces last year, but development was slowed by COVID.

Financing

BurgerFi completes its $157M purchase of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 04, 2021

The better burger chain said the acquisition is its first in a long-term plan of building a multi-brand restaurant platform.

Financing

BurgerFi has big plans for a small-scale Anthony’s Coal Fired concept

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 12, 2021

Executives from the better burger brand, which announced a deal to purchase the casual-dining chain for $161.3 million this week, said they intend to turn a pared-down, fast-casual Anthony’s prototype into a growth vehicle.

Leadership

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza adds to its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 04, 2019

The polished-casual chain hired a COO, CMO and, late last year, a chief culinary officer.

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