---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001723580-24-000054"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: null
cik: "0001723580"
company_name: "BurgerFi International, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-08-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T08:29:00.391905+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BurgerFi appoints CRO Jeremy Rosenthal; three directors resign amid restructuring push

## Summary
- Directors Allison Greenfield, Vivian Lopez-Blanco, Gregory Mann resigned Aug 14, 2024; no disagreement.
- David J. Gordon appointed independent Class B director; joins Audit, Compensation, Nominating committees.
- Jeremy Rosenthal (Force Ten Partners) named CRO, effective Aug 14, to manage restructuring and report to Board.
- Engagement Agreement: $950/hr for CRO, $75,000 retainer; liability capped at fees paid; includes indemnification.
- CRO authorized to oversee restructuring, negotiate with creditors, and may assist in Chapter 11 proceedings if needed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001723580-24-000054
- form_type: 8-K
- cik: 0001723580
- company_name: BurgerFi International, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-08-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723580/000172358024000054/0001723580-24-000054-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723580/000172358024000054/bfi-20240814.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  David J. Gordon was appointed as Director at BurgerFi International, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: On August 14, 2024, the Board appointed David J. Gordon to the Board as an independent Class B director, effective immediately, for a term until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723580/000172358024000054/0001723580-24-000054-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jeremy Rosenthal was appointed as Chief Restructuring Officer at BurgerFi International, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Restructuring Officer
  source text: On August 14, 2024, the board of directors of the Company appointed Jeremy Rosenthal to serve as the Company’s Chief Restructuring Officer (“ CRO ”), effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723580/000172358024000054/0001723580-24-000054-index.htm
- Executive change
  Vivian Lopez-Blanco resigned as Director at BurgerFi International, Inc..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Director
  source text: On August 14, 2024, Allison Greenfield, Vivian Lopez-Blanco and Gregory Mann resigned from the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of BurgerFi International, Inc. (the “ Company ”), effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723580/000172358024000054/0001723580-24-000054-index.htm
- Executive change
  Gregory Mann resigned as Director at BurgerFi International, Inc..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Director
  source text: On August 14, 2024, Allison Greenfield, Vivian Lopez-Blanco and Gregory Mann resigned from the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of BurgerFi International, Inc. (the “ Company ”), effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723580/000172358024000054/0001723580-24-000054-index.htm
- Executive change
  Allison Greenfield resigned as Director at BurgerFi International, Inc..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Director
  source text: On August 14, 2024, Allison Greenfield, Vivian Lopez-Blanco and Gregory Mann resigned from the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of BurgerFi International, Inc. (the “ Company ”), effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723580/000172358024000054/0001723580-24-000054-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.