Burger 21, a better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., has signed a franchise agreement to open a restaurant in Cranberry Township early next year.
This deal marks the brand’s first location in Pennsylvania and 25th restaurant open or in development.
“We’re looking forward to introducing the brand to guests in the Pittsburgh area and have no doubt they will love the crafted burgers, hand-dipped shakes and menu variety that have made Burger 21 so popular,” said Mark Johnston, president and chief concept officer of Burger 21 and president of Front Burner Brands, management company for Burger 21.
Franchisee Chad Brooks signed an agreement for a location in Cranberry. He also currently owns and operates eight Qdoba restaurants in the market.
A lease has not been signed yet for a specific location in Cranberry.
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