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Melting Pot Restaurants, The
 

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. Go to write-up for more information.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1975

Franchising Since:

  1984

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:135 96.4%  
Company-Owned Units:5 3.6%  
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Total Operating Units:140 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:140 100% In 34 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:140 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California13
2. Florida23
3. Texas7

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$700K
Cash Investment:$250K-300K
Total Investment:$877K-1.54MM
Average Total Investment:$1210K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:4.5%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   55 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   4,000-6,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

   Lifestyle Center, Mall Locations, Basements Sites

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:55
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Tampa, FL6-10 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:5%
Native American:N/A
Other:40%+
Specific Minority: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.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   12
U.S.:Yes, All US Except MT,WY, WV
Canada:Yes
Overseas:Yes, Asia, Mexico, Middle East, Europe
 
 
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