BurgerFi Regains Full Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Standards
PALM BEACH, Fla., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BurgerFi International Inc. (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW), one of the nation’s fastest-growing premium fast-casual concepts, QSR’s 2020 Breakout Brand of the Year and the top better burger chain in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice for 2021, has regained compliance with The Nasdaq Stock Market’s (“Nasdaq”) applicable continued listing requirements.
In a letter dated April 29, 2021, Nasdaq indicated that BurgerFi has regained compliance with its applicable continued listing requirements as a result of the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. As such, BurgerFi’s common stock and warrants will continue to be listed and trading on Nasdaq under the symbols “BFI” and “BFIIW,” respectively, and Nasdaq considers the matter closed.
“We are pleased to have regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements,” said Julio Ramirez, CEO of BurgerFi. “With this behind us, we look forward to continue executing our growth strategy in 2021 and providing customers with a better burger experience that is consistently recognized as best-in-class.”
About BurgerFi International (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW)
Established in 2011, BurgerFi is among the nation's fastest-growing better burger concepts with approximately 119 BurgerFi restaurants domestically and internationally. The concept is chef-founded and is committed to serving fresh food of transparent quality. 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. BurgerFi was named QSR Magazine's Breakout Brand of 2020, placed in the top 10 on Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers list in 2020, was named "Best Burger Joint" by Consumer Reports and fellow public interest organizations in the 2019 Chain Reaction Study, listed as a "Top Restaurant Brand to Watch" by Nation's Restaurant News in 2019, included in Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies List, and ranked on Entrepreneur's 2017 Franchise 500. 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact:
Gateway Investor Relations
Cody Slach or Cody Cree
(949) 574-3860
BFI@GatewayIR.com
Company Contact:
BurgerFi International Inc.
Ashley Spitz, IR@burgerfi.com
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Source: BurgerFi International
Released April 29, 2021