Buy an Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings Franchise

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings is a fast-casual pizza franchise founded in 2002 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by Anthony Bruno, inspired by New York-style recipes. Centered on a 900°F coal-fired oven, it delivers “well-done” pizzas with crisp, charred crusts, coal-fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, handcrafted sandwiches, salads, craft beers, and wine—using fresh, never-frozen ingredients like Italian tomatoes and house-grated Pecorino Romano. Acquired by BurgerFi International in 2021 (and Florida Burger in 2024), it has grown to 50 locations across six states, blending casual high-energy vibes with old-school Italian flair. Ideal for food lovers, its takeout-friendly menu and catering options thrive in competitive pizza markets, offering franchisees a flavorful, scalable brand backed by robust operations.

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Why buy an Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings Franchise?

Buy Anthony’s for its unique coal-fired differentiation in a massive pizza market, proven recipes, and corporate support from BurgerFi. Recession-resilient with takeout strength and accolades, it offers high returns for committed owners seeking flavorful growth.

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $50,000

    • Initial Investment

      $810,000 – $1,239,500

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5.5%

      of gross sales

  • Training & Support

    • Onboarding and operational training

    • Opening assistance

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Anthony's provides structured training for franchisees and staff on proprietary recipes, coal-oven techniques, and operations, including in-person and ongoing programs. Franchisees receive protected territories, marketing support, and supply chain access to maintain standards. Post-launch assistance ensures quick ramp-up in this high-investment model ($810K-$1.24M startup).

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Named "Best Pizza Chain" by Newsweek in 2025, highlighting its coal-fired excellence. Backed by BurgerFi's franchise expertise, it signed its first franchise deal in 2022, fueling expansion. Strong growth to 50 units underscores its rising reputation in pizza.

  3. Industry / Market

    The U.S. pizza industry exceeds $46 billion annually, with fast-casual segments growing 5-7% yearly amid demand for premium, artisanal options. [web:context] Coal-fired niches tap premiumization trends, as consumers favor bold flavors and quality ingredients post-pandemic.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal owner is a hands-on restaurateur with F&B experience, financial acumen for $2M+ AUV potential, and passion for authentic Italian fare. Multi-unit operators thrive, leveraging people skills for high-volume service in energetic settings.

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