QSR Uncut
QSR Uncut is a podcast from the editors of QSR magazine—the leading publication for foodservice owners and operators—that discusses the current state and future of the fast-food restaurant industry. Made for restaurant executives, entrepreneurs, consumers, and leaders, each episode candidly shares expert advice from some of the industry's most insightful leaders.
QSR Uncut
BurgerFi reinvents the better-burger model for our post-pandemic world
The recession of a decade ago was very fruitful for the burger industry, and specifically the better-burger category. In the wake of Five Guys' success, many other fast casuals sprung up around the country a decade ago, dishing high-quality burgers, fries, and shakes.
So how should we expect the current crisis to affect the better-burger space? One big clue is found in BurgerFi, one of those brands to emerge out of the recession. The Florida-based concept has grown to about 120 locations serving premium burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, frozen custard, and shakes, and has had a massive year in 2020, adapting to the pandemic through ghost kitchens, drive thrus, and a $100 million merger.
BurgerFi president Charlie Guzzetta joins the podcast to talk about the year BurgerFi has had, how it's adapting to being a majority off premises brand, and how the merger will fuel major growth in the years ahead.
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