Melting Pot Restaurants, The
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Melting Pot Restaurants, The system.
Melting Pot Restaurants, The
8810 Twin Lakes Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
800#: (800) 783-0867 + 108
Tel: (813) 881-0055
Fax: (813) 367-0076
E-mail: dana@meltingpot.com
Web Site: www.meltingpot.com
Contact: Mr. Dan N. Addison, Director Franchise Sales
The largest fondue-based restaurant system in the world. Franchise provides numerous areas of expertise and assistance to new and established owners. Large percentage of existing owners become multi-unit operators. A unique dining format that is often referred to as a "fun and gotta be experienced" event.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1975
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 95
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 101
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 33 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in FL, 5 in CA, 5 in TX
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic: 5%
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other: 40%+
Average Number of Employees: 10-20 FT, 5-20 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 4,000-6,000 SF; FS, SC
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $200-250K
Total Investment: $595K-1.1MM
Average Total Investment: $847K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees
>Franchise: $35K
>Average Franchise Fee: $35K
>Royalty: 4.5%
>Advertising: .5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 50
On-Going Support: A,b,C,D,E,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 7 Weeks, Tampa, FL.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: With the Franchise Fee, numerous additional services are provided including: site selection, space evaluation, design/layout, tele-support, project management, floor plans and assistance with construction supervisors.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All US Except ND,SD
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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