John Rosatti was born in 1944, in Brooklyn, New York City, USA of part-Italian descent, and is an entrepreneur best known as one of the most successful auto dealers in the country. He has since moved on to building a successful restaurant franchise, and is the creator of the all-natural burger franchise BurgerFi. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is John Rosatti? As of early-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $200 million, mostly earned through a successful career in business. BurgerFi has opened around 150 restaurants in the United States, making it one of the fastest growing food franchises in recent years. All of these achievements have ensured the position of his wealth.
John Rosatti Net Worth $200 million
John started working at a young age – when he was 13 years old he was already helping his father work, assisting in various boat services which helped him acquire mechanical skills. He went on to try his hand at the automobile industry, and in the 1960s had established himself with numerous car companies. He worked various tasks, including moving cars and even demolition. In 1968, he decided to open his own body shop and his business grew quickly, helping increase his net worth significantly. Less than a decade later, he purchased a Honda Motorcycle and Oldsmobile car factory.
He also opened the Plaza Auto Mall which now houses 16 of the world’s top automotive brands. The success of the venture solidified his status as one of the top auto dealers in the country for several car brands. He also expanded the dealership to various areas of New York, New Jersey, and Florida, increasing his net worth too!
Rosatti then switched gears and pursued his interest in the culinary world. He launched several high end restaurants in South Florida, including The Office Delray and Vic & Angelo’s, which would prove to be successful as well, and earn several awards. He then created the concept restaurant BurgerFi, which has since expanded at an incredible speed, so catching the attention of the media.
The success of the restaurant chain has helped his net worth even further. BurgerFi is promoted to serve fresh cut fries and all-natural burgers, and they also have various unique food items such as Kobe-beef hotdogs and gourmet toppings. The restaurant serves craft beer, wine, and frozen desserts, and boasts in using natural materials, and equipment that saves energy.
For his personal life, it is known that John resides in Palm Beach County with his three children and longtime girlfriend Dawn Kimball. He is known to own several luxury planes including a Leer 35 and a Challenger 600, plus yachts and cars. John also does philanthropic work and has dedicated some of his wealth to various causes, including the G&P Foundation for Cancer Research, The American Heart Association, and the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. According to an interview, John has stated that his family mantra of working hard has helped put him where he is today.
