Melting Pot

New Haven, CT -&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/meltingpot">The Melting Pot</a>, the 94-unit fondue franchise that has built a brand around providing a one-of-a-kind experiential dining atmosphere, has signed a franchise agreement in New Haven, CT. Senatore and Reeve, Connecticut couple and residents, will be pioneering the restaurant’s growth as one element of a larger-scale effort to drive franchise expansion nationwide and reach 125 locations by 2026.“After years of strong unit-level growth through 2021 and 2022, we are now focused on revitalizing the brand nationwide, bringing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meltingpotfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-melting-pot-set-to-expand-in-connecticut-with-newly-signed-one-unit-deal-2723490" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Melting Pot</a> restaurants to new communities and reviving and expanding our presence in others,” explained&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-johnston-4b6b0a4a/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-melting-pot-set-to-expand-in-connecticut-with-newly-signed-one-unit-deal-2723490" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bob Johnston</a>, chief executive officer of The Melting Pot. “Senatore and Reeve are strong additions to our network, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they have on the Fairfield community.”A key driver of the brand’s growth in recent years has been the Melting Pot Evolution effort, a process through which the brand is redesigning, remodeling and hosting grand reopenings of every restaurant throughout the system. By leveraging a more welcoming floor plan and incorporating warm, playful elements like candles and fireplaces, the brand is modernizing its image while maintaining a strong, recognizable theme.“When we started to undertake the remodel, we had a pretty wide variety of designs. The brand is a legacy brand, and some of our stores have not been updated since they opened in the early ‘80s,” explained&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-ramos-9811748/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-melting-pot-set-to-expand-in-connecticut-with-newly-signed-one-unit-deal-2723490" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Deborah Ramos</a>, senior design manager at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.frontburnerbrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-melting-pot-set-to-expand-in-connecticut-with-newly-signed-one-unit-deal-2723490" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Front Burner Brands</a>. “All of the stores were well-maintained, but the system felt a bit disjointed. We’re calling this remodeling effort Melting Pot Evolution because it’s reflective of how our system is growing and changing to better serve our franchisees and guests.”&nbsp;Across the network, the remodel has brought positive results. Johnston noted that remolded locations performed 16 percentage points better than non-remodeled locations, which is an impressive increase when juxtaposed with a largely record year in 2022. This year, another 60 restaurants are set to undergo a remodel. The new Fairfield location, along with all new developments, will also embrace this new prototype.Observations of how the brand has continued to grow and evolve while maintaining its unique position in the market have been attractive to new franchise owners, encouraging them to join a brand that they feel will continue to offer a unique value proposition to both local owners and their guests.“We went down to the Melting Pot in Tampa and they were super supportive,” said Reeve. “We met the CEO, Bob Johnston, who invested a lot of his personal time in connecting with us. Even though we didn't have specific restaurant or franchise experience, this was something we could do and have a lot of fun with.”Looking to the remainder of the year, Johnston is hopeful. As the development team works to award nine franchises to qualified investors, it is on track to reach the goal with the support of passionate local owners.As it continues to grow, The Melting Pot is targeting Memphis, Houston, Charleston, Chattanooga and Montgomery for expansion.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/meltingpot/info.">https://1851franchise.com/meltingpot/info.</a>&nbsp;<h3>About Melting Pot</h3>Founded in 1975, Melting Pot has offered a unique fondue dining experience for more than 45 years. As the premier fondue restaurant franchise, Melting Pot has 94 restaurants in 31 U.S. states and Canada. Known for offering a variety of fondue cooking styles and unique entrées, Melting Pot’s menu also features cheese fondues, salads, fine wines, spirits and chocolate fondue desserts. Fondue fans can join Melting Pot’s Club Fondue for exclusive promotions, special events and advance holiday reservation privileges. Melting Pot is an affiliate of Front Burner Brands, a restaurant management company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.meltingpot.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities with Melting Pot, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.meltingpotfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-melting-pot-set-to-expand-in-connecticut-with-newly-signed-one-unit-deal-2723490" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.meltingpotfranchise.com</a>.<h3>About Front Burner</h3>Headquartered in Tampa, Front Burner is the restaurant management company for Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., the new casual whimsical dining concept Melting Pot Social and fast-casual concept&nbsp; Oronzo Honest Italian! Melting Pot currently has more than 94 restaurants in 31 U.S. states and Canada. Melting Pot Social opened its first location in July 2021 in Asheville, NC and it’s second location in Tampa, FL in June 2023 Oronzo opened its first location in Tampa, FL. in June 2020.. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.frontburnerbrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-melting-pot-set-to-expand-in-connecticut-with-newly-signed-one-unit-deal-2723490" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.frontburnerbrands.com</a>.

The Melting Pot Set to Expand in Connecticut With Newly-Signed One-Unit Deal

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After heating up in 2022, the fondue franchise is positioned to explode. A one-unit deal in New Haven, Connecticut signed by Daina Senatore and Jonathan Reeve is the most recent addition to the brand’s growth trajectory.

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