Franchise NewsAug 17, 20263 min readHigh Volume Meets a High-Density City: The Melt Maps Its D.C. ExpansionHead of Franchising Greg Vojnovic explains why D.C.’s workforce and appetite for premium fast casual make it a prime market for The Melt’s high-volume, operator-first franchise model.Luca Piacentini1851 Managing Editor
Franchise NewsAug 5, 20262 min readThe Melt Brings Its Signature Comfort Food to San Francisco International AirportThe Melt’s SFO debut brings the brand’s comfort food into the travel market as it adds company-owned restaurants and begins building its franchise network.Luca Piacentini1851 Managing Editor
Franchisor StoriesAug 5, 20263 min readWhy The Melt Is Targeting Las Vegas as a Prime Market for Franchise GrowthThe premium burger franchise sees room for more than 10 Las Vegas-area restaurants as it looks for experienced operators to lead its next phase of expansion.Luca Piacentini1851 Managing Editor
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