Melting Pot Restaurants, The
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: [email protected]
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:
U.S. -- 101;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 33 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in FL, 5 in CA, 5 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 3, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC (Click here for an explanation)
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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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $200-250K
Total Investment: $595K-1.1MM
Average Total Investment: $847.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees:
-Franchise: $35K
-Average Franchise Fee: $35.0K
-Royalty: 4.5%
-Average 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
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 50
On-Going Support: A,b,C,D,E,F,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 7 Weeks, Tampa, FL.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All US Except ND,SD
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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