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BurgerFi taps Hughes to solve networking challenges

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February 22, 2022

BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has selected Hughes Network Systems, to upgrade, optimize and manage network infrastructure and digital signage. The move will support BurgerFi's commitment to provide the best restaurant guest experience while continuing its aggressive expansion up the Eastern Seaboard, said Karl Goodhew, BurgerFi CTO.

"At BurgerFi, we are committed to adopting technology that enhances customer and employee experiences," he said in a company press release. "As we look to the future, our growth plan will be catalyzed by incorporating features and technologies like digital menu boards, in-car ordering and ghost kitchens, as well as on-site robots that support BurgerFi's greatest asset – our dedicated employees."

Hughes will build, manage and support the enterprise network for BurgerFi restaurants and ghost kitchens. Services under the agreement include primary and backup connectivity for every site, SD-WAN, LAN switches, network security, guest Wi-Fi, Voice over IP, digital signage and more. Delivered as part of the HughesON portfolio of managed services capabilities, the network comes with 24/7 support, web-based portal management, and artificial intelligence for IT operations for optimal performance.

"We welcome the opportunity to support BurgerFi in their mission to evolve the fast-casual dining experience with a focus on technology and innovation," Dan Rasmussen, SVP Enterprise Division at Hughes, said in the release. "We consider ourselves a true partner in helping our customers achieve their business objectives: our expertise in solving BurgerFi's networking challenges enables their leadership to focus on growing their business."

Established in 2011, BurgerFi has 116 restaurants, including 23 corporate-owned restaurants and 93 franchised restaurants, in addition to 24 ghost kitchens. In October 2021, BurgerFi announced the acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings with 61 company-owned locations in eight states.