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BurgerFi expanding delivery via Reef Kitchens

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May 6, 2020

BurgerFi International will enter several markets by year's end including Seattle, Nashville, Minneapolis and Houston thanks to a licensing agreement with Reef Kitchens, a network of more than 70 neighborhood kitchens across 18 cities that allows brands to open and quickly expand their delivery businesses.

"Delivery has played an important role in BurgerFi's growth over the past few years, BurgerFi COO Nick Raucci said in a company press release. "We began our discussions with Reef in 2019 and given the current health and business climate, we think the share of pick-up and delivery will only continue to expand. As our dining rooms begin to re-open throughout the country, partnering with Reef to add 'Neighborhood Kitchens' that specialize in delivery-only in new markets is well-timed."

Reef President Bruce Schroder said he was happy to help BurgerFi expand quickly with lower costs than a traditional brick-and-mortar location.

"As food delivery is becoming a daily part of many people's lives, we are excited to have BurgerFi be the first national better-burger concept involved with our growing company," he said.

Established in 2011, BurgerFi has nearly 125 restaurants domestically and internationally.