Melting Pot

$MPLTF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations89
Franchisee Count88
Franchise Fee$45,000
Item 7 Low$1,617,128
Item 7 Midpoint$2,178,864
Item 7 High$2,740,600
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open7
ParentThe Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc.
Founded1984
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business41
Began Franchising1984
HQTampa, FL
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(813) 881-0055
FDD IssuedJune 13, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 🔒
Franchisor

The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of polished casual restaurants serving cheese fondue, beef, chicken, seafood, and vegetable fondue, chocolate fondue, salads, and beverages in a unique dining experience where guests cook food in fondue pots or on in-table burners.

Franchisees must use specified computer hardware and software, and they will have access to manuals that include operating procedures and standards. The franchisor may modify these procedures periodically.

The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of polished casual restaurants serving cheese fondue, beef, chicken, seafood, and vegetable fondue, chocolate fondue, salads, and beverages in a unique dining experience where guests cook food in fondue pots or on in-table burners.

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