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Rank no.398 – The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. – US
Products & Services: Fondue restaurant
Number of Locations: 138
Total Investment: $970.2K – 1.41M
Founded: 1975
Began Franchising: 1984
About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
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.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 130 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 134 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 | 135 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 138 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $970,195 – $1,417,195
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $700,000
Liquid Cash Available: $325,000 – $400,000
OPERATIONS
45% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 7 weeks. Available at franchisee’s location.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Local marketing & media planning services
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #398 (2013), #379 (2012), #199 (2011), #213 (2010), #203 (2009),
America’s Top Global: #157 (2011), #166 (2010), #157 (2009),
