Melting Pot Restaurants Franchise

Fondue-specialty restaurants

Since 1984, The Melting Pot franchises have opened nationwide, serving a variety of cheese and dessert fondues, salads and entrees including filet mignon, lobster tail, sirloin and breast of chicken, all prepared in different fondue cooking styles. No restaurant experience is required to become a franchisee.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Melting Pot Restaurants franchise?

Total Investment: $671,395-$1,397,395
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 50% of current franchise fee

How to contact Melting Pot Restaurants

The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
8810 Twin Lakes Blvd.
Tampa, FL
33614

Phone: (813)881-0055
Fax: (813)367-0076

Website: Visit Website

Melting Pot Restaurants News

Appleton Melting Pot Franchise Named Top In Nation
The Melting Pot at 2295 W. College Ave. was named the national Melting Pot chain's franchise of the year. The Appleton fondue restaurant opened in 2003, and is owned and operated by Jay, Heidi, John and Doreen Supple of Oshkosh. The restaurant was judged on criteria including quality, marketin... more

The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. Names New Vice President Of Brand Development
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., the nation's largest fondue restaurant franchise, today announced that it promoted Kendra Sartor to the company's new position of vice president of brand development. In this new growth position, Sartor primarily is responsible for The Melting Pot's bran... more

The Melting Pot Celebrates 100th Location
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., the nation's largest fondue restaurant franchise, held its 100th Location Celebration in Pasadena, Calif. last Monday, February 6th to commemorate the opening of its 100th restaurant. During the event, one lucky fondue fan won the grand prize trip for two to Swi... more

The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. Names New Vice President Of Construction And Design
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., the nation's largest fondue restaurant franchise, today announced the appointment of the company's new vice president of construction and design. In this new growth position, Jay Walden is responsible for guiding and enhancing The Melting Pot's overall r... more

Nation's Largest Fondue Restaurant Recognizes
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., the nation's largest fondue restaurant franchise, recognized The Melting Pot of Sacramento as Franchise of the Year during its annual meeting held last week at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tenn. The Sacramento restaurant, located at 814 15th St., opened in ... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Melting Pot Restaurants open? 1975
When did Melting Pot Restaurants start franchising? 1984

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2006 113 0 0 4

2005 87 0 0 4

2004 74 0 0 4

2003 61 0 0 4

2002 55 0 0 4

2001 53 0 0 4

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas

Canada: British Columbia, Ontario

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No Yes

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No N/A

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No Yes

Payroll No Yes

Third Party Financing Source(s): UPS Business Capitol, GE Capitol

Training & Support

Training
Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

45% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Listing Tags

fondue, restaurant, melting, pot, restaurants, cheese, wine, fine, dining, special, occasions, dessert, chocolate, parties, girls, night, out, dip

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