GERMANTOWN, Md.,
Feb. 22, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- BurgerFi International Inc. ("BurgerFi"), owner of
one of the nation's fastest-growing premium fast-casual and casual
dining concepts through the BurgerFi brand, and the high quality,
casual dining brand Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
("Anthony's"), selected Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an
innovator in multi-transport technologies and networks, 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.
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"At BurgerFi, we are committed to adopting technology that
enhances customer and employee experiences," said Karl Goodhew, Chief Technology Officer at
BurgerFi. "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
(VoIP), 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 (AIOps) 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," said Dan
Rasmussen, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Division at
Hughes. "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."
For more information about HughesON managed network services for
the hospitality industry, visit the Hughes website.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems,
LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport
technologies and networks for 50 years, provides broadband
equipment and services; managed services featuring smart,
software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for
millions of consumers, businesses, governments and communities
worldwide. The Hughes flagship Internet service, HughesNet®,
connects more than 1.5 million subscribers across the Americas, and
the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers Internet access for tens of
millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more than half the global
satellite terminal market to leading satellite operators, in-flight
service providers, mobile network operators and military customers.
A managed network services provider, Hughes supports nearly 500,000
enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and wireless
solutions. Headquartered in Germantown,
Maryland, USA, Hughes is owned by EchoStar. To learn more,
visit www.hughes.com or follow HughesConnects on Twitter and
LinkedIn.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of
satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business
around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications
technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar
Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit
www.echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
About BurgerFi International
Established in 2011,
BurgerFi is among the nation's fastest-growing better burger
concepts with 116 BurgerFi restaurants domestically and
internationally including 23 corporate-owned restaurants and 93
franchised restaurants, in addition to 24 ghost kitchens as of
September 30, 2021. The concept is
chef-founded and is committed to serving fresh, all-natural and
quality food at all locations, online, and via first-party and
third-party deliveries. BurgerFi uses 100% American Angus Beef with no steroids, antibiotics, growth
hormones, chemicals, or additives. BurgerFi's menu also includes
high quality wagyu beef, antibiotic and cage-free chicken
offerings, fresh, hand-cut sides and custard shakes and concretes.
In October 2021, BurgerFi announced
the acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings with 61
company-owned locations in eight states. BurgerFi was named QSR
Magazine's Breakout Brand of 2020, Fast Casual's 2021 #1 Brand of
the Year, and is included in Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing
Private Companies List. In 2021, Consumer Report's Chain Reaction
Report praised BurgerFi for serving "no antibiotic beef" across all
of its restaurants and Consumer Reports awarded BurgerFi an
"A-Grade Angus Beef" rating for the third consecutive year. To
learn more about BurgerFi or to find a full list of locations,
please visit www.burgerfi.com. Download the BurgerFi App on iOS or
Android devices for rewards and 'Like' BurgerFi on Facebook or
follow @BurgerFi on Instagram and Twitter.
BurgerFi® is a Registered Trademark of BurgerFi IP, LLC,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of BurgerFi.
©2022 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. Hughes
and HughesNet are registered trademarks and JUPITER is a trademark
of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.
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