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The Melting Pot Restaurants
Fondue restaurant
The Melting Pot Restaurants wants its customers to bubble, bubble all their toil and trouble away over a pot of cheesy fondue. The company operates and franchises a chain of more than 110 restaurants in about three dozen states that specialize in themed, multi-course fondue meals for couples. Its dipping sauces range from cheeses, pestos, and teriyakis to flambéed chocolates. Each restaurant also offers an extensive list of wines, cognacs, and cordials. The first Melting Pot opened in Florida in 1975. CEO Mark and president Bob Johnson (brothers) opened the first franchised location in 1979 and bought the chain in 1985.
The Melting Pot Restaurants
8810 Twin Lakes Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33614
813-881-0055
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1975 |
| Franchising since | 1984 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 40 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 50% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 136 | 2 | 5 |
| 2010 | 136 | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 | 140 | 0 | 5 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Canada, Mexico
Costs
| Total Investment | $886,695 - $1,554,695 |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4.5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $700,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $325,000 - $400,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Owner operators required
Restaurant background is not required
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor participates in IFA's MinorityFran program
The Melting Pot Restaurants
8810 Twin Lakes Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33614
813-881-0055
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The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc.
The Melting Pot Restaurants wants its customers to bubble, bubble all their toil and trouble away over a pot of cheesy fondue. The company operates and franchises a chain of more than 110 restaurants in about three dozen states that specialize in themed, multi-course fondue meals for couples. Its dipping ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Executives: | Mark Johnston, CEORobert (Bob) Johnston, President and COOKendra Sartor, VP Brand Development |
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| Industries: | Upscale Dining |
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| Top Competitors: | BenihanaFogo de Chão Churrascaria (Holding) LLPIl Fornaio |
The Melting Pot Restaurants
8810 Twin Lakes Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33614
813-881-0055
