Corporate report

Front Burner Brands reorganizing, splitting off Burger 21
Tampa-based restaurant management company Front Burner Brands announced an ownership reorganization with the goal of best supporting each of its restaurant brands, The Melting Pot, Burger 21 and GrillSmith.

Burger 21 is being broken out into its own standalone company led by Mark and Arlene Johnston. The 15-unit brand currently had more than 25 franchised locations in development.

Under the new ownership structure, Bob Johnston will manage day-to-day business at Front Burner Brands as well as serve as chairman of the board. There is no change in the ownership interest or management structure of GrillSmith.