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<a href="https://www.burgerfi.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=burgerfi-on-the-brink-of-bankruptcy-2727093" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BurgerFi</a>, a fast-casual burger chain and owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-anthonys-coal-fired-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2726619">Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza</a>, is facing severe financial difficulties, with the possibility of bankruptcy looming, ??according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/19/investing/burgerfi-bankruptcy/index.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=burgerfi-on-the-brink-of-bankruptcy-2727093" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">a securities filing from last week</a>. As of August 14, the company had just $4.4 million in cash and expects to report a significant loss of $18.4 million for the quarter ending July 1, compared to a $6 million loss in the same period last year.&nbsp;The company’s struggles highlight the broader challenges faced by some restaurant brands, as consumers become&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/fast-food-industry-faces-inflation-woes-but-hopes-for-rebound-with-value-deals-and-economic-relief-2726997">increasingly price-sensitive</a> and opt to eat at home or seek better value dining options. Over the past few months, several major franchisees have also declared bankruptcy, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/two-big-brand-multi-unit-qsr-franchisees-declare-bankruptcy-on-the-same-day-2726574#stories">48-unit Subway franchisee and a 25-unit Arby’s franchisee</a>, as well as a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/140-unit-pizza-hut-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy-amidst-legal-battles-and-financial-challenges-2726910">140-unit Pizza Hut franchisee</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-mcdonalds-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2720737">McDonald’s</a> also experienced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/mcdonalds-posts-surprise-drop-quarterly-global-sales-spending-slows-2024-07-29/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp%3Butm_medium=article&amp%3Butm_campaign=fast-food-industry-faces-inflation-woes-but-hopes-for-rebound-with-value-deals-and-economic-relief-2726997&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=burgerfi-on-the-brink-of-bankruptcy-2727093" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">its first global sales drop in 13 quarters</a> and an overall 1% downturn at stores open for at least a year.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-burgerfi-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2726647">BurgerFi</a> has been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/burgerfi-explores-strategic-alternatives-to-fix-downward-sales-and-finances/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=burgerfi-on-the-brink-of-bankruptcy-2727093" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">exploring various options</a> to address its liquidity crisis, including seeking additional financing, selling assets or potentially selling the entire company. The company received $2.5 million in emergency funding on August 9, but it remains uncertain whether these efforts will be sufficient to meet its debt obligations. If its senior lender demands immediate repayment of its debt, BurgerFi could be forced into bankruptcy, risking the closure of its 60 pizza stores and 102 burger restaurants. The company’s stock has plummeted by nearly 60% this year, trading at just 33 cents as of Monday.Check out some similar 1851 Franchise articles, here:<ul><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/fast-food-industry-faces-inflation-woes-but-hopes-for-rebound-with-value-deals-and-economic-relief-2726997">Fast-Food Industry Faces Inflation Woes but Hopes for Rebound with Value Deals and Economic Relief</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/140-unit-pizza-hut-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy-amidst-legal-battles-and-financial-challenges-2726910">140-Unit Pizza Hut Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Legal Battles and Financial Challenges</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/two-big-brand-multi-unit-qsr-franchisees-declare-bankruptcy-on-the-same-day-2726574#stories">Two Big-Brand, Multi-Unit QSR Franchisees Declare Bankruptcy on the Same Day</a></li></ul>Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp%3Butm_medium=article&amp%3Butm_campaign=140-unit-pizza-hut-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy-amidst-legal-battles-and-financial-challenges-2726910&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=burgerfi-on-the-brink-of-bankruptcy-2727093" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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