Fondue Restaurant Franchise
One-of-a-Kind Dining Investment for Passionate Leaders
Melting Pot® is more than just cheese and chocolate. We offer a unique, easy-to-operate food franchise opportunity for leaders who are passionate about creating memorable guest experiences with each fondue pot. As a time-honored culinary tradition, fondue provides the foundation of our business. It brings people together to share distinctive experiences that are designed to be shared. Savored. And remembered.
Melting Pot embraces that experience, as we have for more than 45 years. If you seek to serve others before serving yourself, to host moments of celebration and connection, and to lead by example, you are the ideal franchisee for our fondue franchise.
View Our 'Fondue Factoids' Infographicinformation about a fondue restaurant
franchise opportunity at Melting Pot.
Be a Part of the Evolution of a Legacy Brand
As we continue to look ahead at emerging trends in dining out, we’re proud to introduce the evolution of our legacy brand. The reimagined concept will deliver an open design layout that invites guests to enjoy the restaurant across a much broader range of bar, dining, and celebration occasions. We have created multiple dining areas to provide guests their choice of atmosphere. The evolution also introduces innovative menu items that include cooked entrées, lunch options, small bites at the bar, and more. This innovation in design and menu drives revenue by giving our guests the option to dine how and when they like.
Become your own boss by investing in our exciting fondue restaurant franchise. Melt into the first step by filling out our contact form.
Our Innovative ApproachSteps To Ownership
Take a look at our simple franchise process.
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1. Submit a Preliminary
Application -
2. A Member of Our Development
Team Will Contact You -
3. Submit Franchise Application and
Supporting Documents -
4. Review Franchise Disclosure
Document (FDD) -
5. Conduct Due
Diligence -
6. Submit Management
Plan -
7. Attend Decision Day in Tampa, Fla.
If Approved, Execute Franchise Documents


Melting Pot - Create Experiences in your Community
Guests of Melting Pot choose our restaurant for its unique culinary combinations and the communal experience of sharing fondue. As a franchise owner, you’ll play host to celebrations big and small, from romantic anniversaries and joyful promotions to ordinary nights out that become extraordinary. Are you ready to be part of a restaurant brand that is much more than a meal? It’s experiential dining at its best!
Our Principles are Rounded out with 9 Core Values:
- Pride
- Quality
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Learning
- Hospitality
- Family & Belonging
- Integrity
- Respect
Awards and Recognition
What started out as a fad in the '70s, Melting Pot has consistently stirred up the competition. Today, we are at the top of our game in the polished-casual restaurant category, leading in service, atmosphere and craveability.