Melting Pot looks to stir up expansion

TAMPA — The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. plans to expand its fondue restaurant chain footprint throughout the United States and Canada. Domestically, the company is looking to recruit new franchisees in several cities, including Anchorage, Alaska; Little Rock, Ark.; Fresno, Calif.; Hartford, Conn.; Des Moines, Iowa; New York City; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Charleston, S.C.; and Portland, Maine; as well as Houston and El Paso, Texas. The chain is also focusing its expansion efforts in cities across Canada, including Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

As part of the brand's growth plan, The Melting Pot is also offering to sell existing restaurants to franchisees.

“With nearly 30 years of experience in franchising, The Melting Pot is a proven concept that provides franchisees with the tools and support needed to help them achieve success,” Mike Lester, president of The Melting Pot, says in a press release. “Our proven business model and simple operations combined with strong average unit volumes are just a few reasons why The Melting Pot is an attractive investment opportunity for entrepreneurs.”