Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings is a fast-casual pizza franchise founded in 2013 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by Anthony Bruno. Inspired by Bruno’s New York roots, the brand built its identity around a 900°F coal-fired oven that delivers a distinctive, well-done pizza with a crisp, smoky flavor.

Its menu quickly expanded to include signature jumbo wings, also cooked in the coal oven, creating a bold and flavorful experience.

Today, Anthony’s is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and is part of BurgerFi International, which acquired the brand in 2021. The company began franchising in 2023 and now operates dozens of locations across multiple states.

Anthony’s differentiates itself through its coal-fired cooking method and commitment to freshness. By avoiding frozen ingredients and focusing on artisanal preparation, the brand stands out in a competitive pizza market.

Training

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza provides a structured training program designed to ensure franchisees and their staff are fully prepared to operate within the brand’s standards. The training includes the following components:

1. Initial Training Program: This is mandatory and lasts up to four weeks at a designated training restaurant. The franchisee and their Operating Principal must attend and successfully complete this program, which includes both classroom and on-the-job instruction.
2. Additional Personnel Training: The franchisor may require other management or restaurant staff to participate in portions of the initial training. All associated costs for travel, meals, and wages are the franchisee’s responsibility.
3. Refresher Training: Anthony’s may require franchisees to attend periodic refresher training programs at designated locations. These sessions are intended to maintain up-to-date operational standards and procedures.
4. Ongoing Assistance and Training: Beyond formal training sessions, the franchisor offers continued operational support and may provide additional training as needed based on performance or system updates.

Territory Protection

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza grants franchisees a specific protected territory defined in their franchise agreement. Within this area, the franchisor agrees not to establish or license another traditional Anthony’s restaurant. This protection is subject to the franchisee remaining in compliance with the agreement and meeting performance obligations.

However, the territory protection does not extend to non-traditional locations or alternative channels of distribution. The franchisor retains the right to operate or license facilities in places such as airports, stadiums, or through digital platforms that may serve areas overlapping with the franchisee's territory.