BurgerFi
BurgerFi is an American better-burger restaurant brand known for burgers, fries, shakes, hot dogs, and a modern fast-casual restaurant format.
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Overview
BurgerFi is an American hamburger restaurant chain positioned in the better-burger segment of fast-casual dining. Its first restaurant opened in February 2011 in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. The brand was developed around a more contemporary presentation than a conventional quick-service burger outlet, using modern restaurant interiors and a menu centered on cooked-to-order burgers, fries, shakes, frozen custard, and related casual-dining items. A 2015 USA Today review characterized the chain's design as an upscale interpretation of the burger restaurant, with sleek locations that combined elements of a bar and coffeehouse atmosphere. BurgerFi's identity has also been associated with ingredient and sourcing claims. In 2017, the chain partnered with Beyond Meat and added the Beyond Burger, giving customers a vegetarian or vegan alternative to its conventional beef offerings. In a 2018 Consumers Union assessment of antibiotic-use policies at major American burger chains, BurgerFi received one of the two highest ratings, an A, for using beef raised without the routine use of antibiotics. These initiatives supported the brand's attempt to distinguish itself from mainstream burger chains through menu variety, sourcing standards, and a more design-led customer experience. The company expanded beyond hamburgers through franchised and company-operated restaurants and later pursued a broader multi-brand restaurant strategy. In November 2021, BurgerFi completed the acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, a Florida-based pizza chain that had 61 locations in eight U.S. states as of June 2021. The transaction added a separate pizza concept to BurgerFi's corporate portfolio and broadened its exposure beyond burgers. BurgerFi subsequently encountered severe financial pressure. In September 2024, BurgerFi International, Inc. and 114 affiliated debtors filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The proceedings involved claims and interests relating to landlords, trade vendors, franchise operators, and other stakeholders. Raines Feldman Littrell LLP served as lead debtor's counsel, Force Ten Partners was appointed chief restructuring officer, and an official committee of unsecured creditors retained Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP and McDonald Hopkins LLC as co-counsel. On March 12, 2025, the court confirmed a restructuring plan under which substantially all of the company's assets were acquired by TREW Capital Group. The available reference material does not establish the post-confirmation operating status, ownership structure, or long-term plans for the BurgerFi brand, so those details remain unresolved.
History
BurgerFi began operations in February 2011 when its first restaurant opened in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. From its launch, the chain targeted the better-burger category: a segment that sought to offer a more polished restaurant environment and greater attention to ingredients than traditional quick-service burger outlets, while retaining counter-service convenience. BurgerFi's restaurants used a modern visual design intended to make the venues feel more contemporary and destination-oriented than standard fast-food locations. The brand's menu centered on hamburgers and expanded into fries, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, and other casual restaurant items. Its concept was presented as an upscale interpretation of the American burger restaurant. A 2015 USA Today review noted the chain's sleek interiors and described an atmosphere with aspects of both a bar and a coffeehouse, illustrating how BurgerFi attempted to compete through experience and design as well as food. Product and sourcing decisions became important parts of the brand's differentiation. In 2017, BurgerFi partnered with Beyond Meat and introduced the Beyond Burger, providing a plant-based alternative for vegetarian and vegan customers. The move placed BurgerFi among burger chains responding to growing interest in meat alternatives. In 2018, Consumers Union evaluated antibiotic policies at the 25 leading U.S. burger chains. BurgerFi received an A rating and was one of only two chains in the group recognized for using beef raised without the routine use of antibiotics. BurgerFi later broadened its corporate ambitions through restaurant acquisition. In November 2021, it completed the acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, a Florida-based pizza chain that had 61 restaurants in eight states as of June 2021. The deal expanded BurgerFi's business beyond burgers and created a multi-concept restaurant platform, although Anthony's remained a distinct restaurant concept rather than simply becoming a BurgerFi menu line. The company's later history was dominated by financial distress. In September 2024, BurgerFi International, Inc. and 114 affiliated debtors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The cases brought together issues involving landlords, vendors, franchisees, and other unsecured creditors. Raines Feldman Littrell LLP acted as lead debtor's counsel, Force Ten Partners served as chief restructuring officer, and the official committee of unsecured creditors engaged Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP and McDonald Hopkins LLC as co-counsel. Other legal representatives participated for creditor and purchaser interests. The bankruptcy process concluded with court confirmation of a restructuring plan on March 12, 2025. Under the plan, substantially all of BurgerFi's assets were acquired by TREW Capital Group. The available reference material does not provide a definitive account of the brand's restaurant footprint, management, post-acquisition strategy, or whether all locations continued operating under the BurgerFi name. Accordingly, BurgerFi's current status is recorded as unknown rather than assumed to be either active or defunct.
- 2025
Restructuring plan confirmed
[1]On March 12, the court confirms a plan providing for the acquisition of substantially all company assets by TREW Capital Group.
- 2024
Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
[1]BurgerFi International and 114 affiliated debtors file for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware.
- 2021
Acquires Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
[1]BurgerFi completes the acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, adding a multi-state pizza chain to its restaurant portfolio.
- 2018
Receives high antibiotic-policy rating
[1]Consumers Union gives BurgerFi an A rating in its comparison of antibiotic-use policies among leading U.S. burger chains.
- 2017
Beyond Burger introduced
[1]BurgerFi partners with Beyond Meat and adds a vegetarian and vegan burger patty to its menu.
- 2015
Upscale fast-casual positioning receives review attention
[1]A USA Today review highlights BurgerFi's sleek restaurant design and its blend of burger-house, bar, and coffeehouse qualities.
- 2011
First BurgerFi restaurant opens
[1]The first BurgerFi location opens in February in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, establishing the brand's better-burger concept.
Products and positioning
A design-conscious American better-burger brand emphasizing fast-casual dining, menu customization, alternative-protein options, and beef sourcing without routine antibiotic use.
Hamburgers · 2011
BurgerFi burgers
The core BurgerFi menu consists of made-to-order hamburgers that anchor the brand's better-burger positioning. The burgers are presented within a broader fast-casual format intended to offer a more polished restaurant experience than conventional quick-service burger outlets.
Plant-based burger · 2017
Beyond Burger
Introduced after BurgerFi's 2017 partnership with Beyond Meat, the Beyond Burger gave the chain a vegetarian and vegan patty option and extended its menu beyond conventional beef products.
Side dishes · 2011
Fries and sides
Fries and other side dishes complement BurgerFi's burger and hot-dog offerings, forming part of the chain's standard fast-casual meal format.
Desserts and beverages · 2011
Shakes and frozen custard
Milkshakes and frozen-custard products provide dessert and beverage extensions to the burger menu and support BurgerFi's broader American fast-casual restaurant identity.
Hot dogs · 2011
Hot dogs
Hot dogs are an additional handheld entrée category associated with BurgerFi's menu, broadening the concept beyond hamburgers while remaining within an American casual-food format.
Brand decisions
2024
Commence Chapter 11 restructuringOtherBackground
BurgerFi International and 114 affiliated debtors entered bankruptcy proceedings amid claims involving landlords, vendors, franchise operators, and other stakeholders.
Action taken
The debtors filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Aftermath
The proceedings culminated in a court-confirmed plan under which substantially all assets were acquired by TREW Capital Group on March 12, 2025.
2021
Acquire Anthony's Coal Fired PizzaM&ABackground
BurgerFi pursued expansion beyond the hamburger category and sought to build a broader restaurant platform.
Action taken
BurgerFi completed the acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in November 2021.
Aftermath
The transaction added a Florida-origin pizza chain with 61 locations in eight states as of June 2021 to the company's portfolio.
2017
Add the Beyond BurgerProduct launchBackground
BurgerFi sought to broaden its burger menu and address demand for vegetarian and vegan choices through a partnership with Beyond Meat.
Action taken
The chain introduced the Beyond Burger as a plant-based burger patty.
Aftermath
The launch made a meat-alternative product part of BurgerFi's better-burger proposition.
Recent events
BurgerFi appoints Michael Rabinovitch as CFO[2]
Reported:
BurgerFi announced that it appointed Michael Rabinovitch as its chief financial officer, replacing Bryan McGuire effective April 1.
BurgerFi announces $10 anniversary meal promotion[3]
Reported:
BurgerFi announced that participating restaurants would offer a cheeseburger, fries and craft beer for $10 throughout February as part of its 10th-anniversary celebration.
BurgerFi and Epic Kitchens announce a Chicago ghost-kitchen partnership[4]
Reported:
BurgerFi partnered with Epic Kitchens to open BurgerFi's first ghost kitchen in downtown Chicago; the source says it was to open on November 16, 2020.
BurgerFi launches YOOBIC training app[5]
Reported:
BurgerFi launched the YOOBIC mobile training app for its employees across its corporate and franchised restaurants.
BurgerFi and REEF Kitchens announce licensing agreement[6]
Reported:
BurgerFi International announced a multi-market licensing agreement with REEF Kitchens to offer BurgerFi food through delivery-only neighborhood kitchens in new markets.
- Unconfirmed
BurgerFi launches Fi'ed Chicken Tenders[7]
Reported:
BurgerFi recently launched Fi'ed Chicken Tenders, a new menu item featuring chicken breast from Springer Mountain Farms.
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