--- title: "Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Franchise Review 2024: Costs, Fees & Profit Insights" url: https://burnaze.com/article/f397adeb-0601-4f17-807b-13564059831d source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-anthonys-coal-fired-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2726619 category: "Pizza" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Pizza" topics: ["Finance & M&A"] published: 2024-07-17T19:14:01.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T01:07:16.029Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/1a06550c5c342fe7489a91214738139e7882.jpg --- # Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Franchise Review 2024: Costs, Fees & Profit Insights **TL;DR:** Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza is a popular American pizza franchise that specializes in coal-fired pizzas and Italian-inspired dishes, founded by Anthony Bruno in 2002. The brand was acquired by BurgerFi International Inc. in 2021 and operates over 60 locations across the United States. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2024-07-17. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-anthonys-coal-fired-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2726619).* ## Story Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is a popular American pizza franchise that specializes in coal-fired pizzas, chicken wings and other Italian-inspired dishes. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza was founded in 2002 by Anthony Bruno in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The brand quickly gained a following for its unique coal-fired pizzas and signature wings. Anthony’s began franchising in 2008, expanding its footprint across the United States. In November 2021, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings was acquired by publicly-traded BurgerFi International Inc., the owner of one of the nation’s fastest-growing premium fast-casual concepts. Together, Anthony’s and BurgerFi will establish the beginning of a restaurant platform well-positioned for growth and success. As of July 2024, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza operates over 60 locations, primarily concentrated in the Eastern United States, with additional locations in key markets across the country. The brand continues to grow, leveraging its strong reputation and loyal customer base to attract new franchisees. Key elements of the Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza business model include: - **Authentic Menu**: Focused on a simple yet flavorful menu featuring coal-fired pizzas, wings and Italian soul food, made with high-quality ingredients. - **Unique Cooking Method**: Coal-fired ovens provide a distinctive flavor and texture to the pizzas and wings, setting Anthony’s apart from other pizza franchises. - **Community Engagement**: Emphasis on community involvement and local marketing efforts to build strong customer relationships and brand loyalty. - **Operational Support**: Comprehensive training and support for franchisees, including site selection, restaurant design and ongoing operational assistance. - **Marketing and Branding**: Robust marketing strategies and brand development efforts to drive customer traffic and build brand recognition. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza does not make financial performance representations publicly available. For more information, contact the team to see Item 19 of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. To open an Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza franchise, prospective franchisees must have a minimum liquid capital of $250,000 and a net worth of at least $1,000,000. The estimated total investment ranges between $810,000 and $1.24 million. The franchise fee for Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is $50,000. - Carl J. Bachmann — CEO of BurgerFi International - John Reale — Chief Operating Officer - Rebecca Gollin — Director of Marketing and Off Premise - Rebekah Cooksey — Chief Financial Officer - Michelle Zavolta — Chief People Officer - BurgerFi® and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings Celebrate Grand Opening of First-Ever Co-Branded Location - Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings acquisition sets it up for franchising - BurgerFi International Inc. Launches First Ever Franchising of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings ***Disclaimer**: This content is for informational purposes only. 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