BurgerFi Internationalhas launched its franchisingof Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. The brand has entered into a multi-unit development agreement with NDM Hospitality Services LLC to franchise three Anthony's locations in Florida over the next two years, according to a press release.

"This groundbreaking deal celebrates the first franchise for Anthony's, as well as the first co-branded location for BurgerFi and Anthony's," Ophir Sternberg, executive chairman of BurgerFi International, said in the press release. "As one of BurgerFi's original franchisees and a multi-unit operator, NDM Hospitality brings a strong track record of innovation and operational expertise and is the right partner to spearhead this new strategic growth with us."

As part of Anthony's new franchise program being introduced this year, NDM Hospitality is the first franchisee to sign a development deal, which will launch in Kissimmee, Florida, inside an existing BurgerFi restaurant with a projected opening in Spring 2023.

"Anthony's has reached a pivotal milestone. As we roll out our franchise program for Anthony's, it only seems right to connect with NDM Hospitality to start this new era of franchising for the concept," Ronald Biskin, chief development officer of BurgerFi International. "This dual-branded approach highlights our flexible footprint and will leverage operations, facilities and real estate with the potential application in multiple BurgerFi locations."

Anthony's is owned by BurgerFi and operates 61 corporate-owned restaurants.

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