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Higher than 80% of peers

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Description
The franchise is for the establishment and operation of restaurants featuring fondue and offering a wide variety of food and beverages, includingrequired alcoholic beverages, under the MELTING POTtrade name and business system (a "MELTING POT Restaurant"or "Restaurant").
Company Background
The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant franchise. The Melting Pot has been serving up delicious food and drinks since 1972. Their restaurants offer a wide variety of food and beverages, including alcoholic drinks, under the MELTING POT trade name and business system (a "MELTING POT(R) Restaurant" or "Restaurant").
Franchise Opportunity
Fondue is a great way to spend time with friends and family. However, it can be hard to find a place that serves fondue in your area. The Melting Pot has locations all across the country so you should have no problem finding one near you. If there isn't already a location nearby then maybe it's time for you to open up one yourself! With this franchise opportunity, we'll help you get started on your own business as soon as possible. We'll even teach you how to make amazing fondue right at home if there are no restaurants around where you live or work! You can also check out our online store for some of the finest fondues and sauces available anywhere in America today.
Corporate Structure
The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. is a Florida corporation, incorporated on August 14, 1984, as The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. Their current principal business address is 7886 Woodland Center Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33614. They have been offering franchises for THE MELTING POT® Restaurants since September 1984.

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FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own The Melting Pot business?
Franchisees typically require at least $1,617,128 to $2,740,600 investment to get their The Melting Pot business started
What are the initial franchise fees for The Melting Pot?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $38,500 in fees directly to The Melting Pot in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a The Melting Pot franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical The Melting Pot business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical The Melting Pot brings in each year. We estimate that other franchisees in the Food & Beverage industry generate $1,201,697 revenue, so we would expect The Melting Pot to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a The Melting Pot unit? What is my contractual commitment?
The Melting Pot franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 10 year contract initially. The renewal length is 5 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

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2 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $1,617,128 to $2,740,600 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Restaurants (Sit-Down) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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