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At a Glance
Products & Services: Fondue-specialty restaurant
Number of Locations: 141
Total Investment: $886.7K - 1.55M
Founded: 1975
Began Franchising: 1984
Private Owned
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 |
| 2011 | 135 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 138 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $886,695 - $1,554,695
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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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