Budd Gould: Builder of Anthony's Legacy | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Budd Gould, the visionary founder of Anthony’s Restaurants, has died at 85, leaving behind a legacy that transformed a single Bellevue seafood spot into a thriving empire of over 20 locations and an in-house seafood company. From his MBA at Harvard to failed lobster farming and a pet-centric venture, Gould’s unconventional path led to Mad Anthony’s — the seafood concept that defined his career. His daughter Amy Burns, now CEO, praised his people-first philosophy and family-owned ethos, while his son Herb will lead the board, carrying forward his coaching-driven leadership legacy. With roots…